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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,562.60, 45,843.90 and 12,094.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,562.60, 45,843.90 and 12,094.60 is: 18,141.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,562.60 : 45,843.90 = 12,094.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,562.60/45,843.90 = 12,094.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,562.60x = 45,843.90 × 12,094.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,562.60x = 554,463,632.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,463,632.94/30,562.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,141.90

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