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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,603.80, 45,904.62 and 12,135.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,603.80, 45,904.62 and 12,135.80 is: 18,203.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,603.80 : 45,904.62 = 12,135.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,603.80/45,904.62 = 12,135.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,603.80x = 45,904.62 × 12,135.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,603.80x = 557,089,287.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,089,287.40/30,603.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,203.27

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