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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,514.80, 45,754.38 and 12,975.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,514.80, 45,754.38 and 12,975.60 is: 19,455.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,514.80 : 45,754.38 = 12,975.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,514.80/45,754.38 = 12,975.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,514.80x = 45,754.38 × 12,975.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,514.80x = 593,690,533.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,690,533.13/30,514.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,455.82

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