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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,491.02, 45,735.99 and 12,023.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,491.02, 45,735.99 and 12,023.02 is: 18,034.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,491.02 : 45,735.99 = 12,023.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,491.02/45,735.99 = 12,023.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,491.02x = 45,735.99 × 12,023.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,491.02x = 549,884,722.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,884,722.49/30,491.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,034.32

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