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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,541.81, 45,780.73 and 12,782.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,541.81, 45,780.73 and 12,782.64 is: 19,160.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,541.81 : 45,780.73 = 12,782.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,541.81/45,780.73 = 12,782.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,541.81x = 45,780.73 × 12,782.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,541.81x = 585,198,590.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,198,590.53/30,541.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,160.57

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