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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,458, 45,693.72 and 12,942.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,458, 45,693.72 and 12,942.80 is: 19,417.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,458 : 45,693.72 = 12,942.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,458/45,693.72 = 12,942.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,458x = 45,693.72 × 12,942.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,458x = 591,404,679.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,404,679.22/30,458
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,417.06

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