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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,508.20, 45,781.74 and 12,978

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,508.20, 45,781.74 and 12,978 is: 19,475.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,508.20 : 45,781.74 = 12,978 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,508.20/45,781.74 = 12,978/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,508.20x = 45,781.74 × 12,978
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,508.20x = 594,155,421.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,155,421.72/30,508.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,475.27

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