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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,525.36, 45,772.98 and 12,750.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,525.36, 45,772.98 and 12,750.72 is: 19,119.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,525.36 : 45,772.98 = 12,750.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,525.36/45,772.98 = 12,750.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,525.36x = 45,772.98 × 12,750.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,525.36x = 583,638,451.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,638,451.55/30,525.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,119.79

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