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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,554.82, 45,837.99 and 12,088.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,554.82, 45,837.99 and 12,088.26 is: 18,134.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,554.82 : 45,837.99 = 12,088.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,554.82/45,837.99 = 12,088.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,554.82x = 45,837.99 × 12,088.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,554.82x = 554,101,541.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,101,541.00/30,554.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,134.67

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