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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,666.60, 45,999.90 and 12,198.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,666.60, 45,999.90 and 12,198.60 is: 18,297.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,666.60 : 45,999.90 = 12,198.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,666.60/45,999.90 = 12,198.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,666.60x = 45,999.90 × 12,198.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,666.60x = 561,134,380.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,134,380.14/30,666.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,297.90

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