Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,472.08, 45,712.92 and 12,942
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 30,472.08, 45,712.92 and 12,942 is: 19,415.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,472.08 : 45,712.92 = 12,942 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,472.08/45,712.92 = 12,942/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,472.08x = 45,712.92 × 12,942 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,472.08x = 591,616,610.64 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 591,616,610.64/30,472.08 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 19,415.04
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