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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,609.68, 45,932.25 and 12,838.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,609.68, 45,932.25 and 12,838.76 is: 19,265.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,609.68 : 45,932.25 = 12,838.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,609.68/45,932.25 = 12,838.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,609.68x = 45,932.25 × 12,838.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,609.68x = 589,713,280.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,713,280.94/30,609.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,265.58

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