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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,610.54, 45,861.42 and 12,801.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,610.54, 45,861.42 and 12,801.94 is: 19,180.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,610.54 : 45,861.42 = 12,801.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,610.54/45,861.42 = 12,801.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,610.54x = 45,861.42 × 12,801.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,610.54x = 587,115,147.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,115,147.15/30,610.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,180.16

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