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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,430.10, 45,645.17 and 12,660.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,430.10, 45,645.17 and 12,660.44 is: 18,990.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,430.10 : 45,645.17 = 12,660.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,430.10/45,645.17 = 12,660.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,430.10x = 45,645.17 × 12,660.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,430.10x = 577,887,644.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,887,644.55/30,430.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,990.66

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