What is the maximum number of rectangular blocks, each with dimensions \(12\) centimeters by \(6\) centimeters by \(4\)

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What is the maximum number of rectangular blocks, each with dimensions \(12\) centimeters by \(6\) centimeters by \(4\) centimeters, that will fit inside a rectangular box \(X?\)

(1) When box \(X\) is filled with the blocks and rests on a certain side, there are \(25\) blocks in the bottom layer.
(2) The inside dimensions of box \(X\) are \(60\) centimeters by \(30\) centimeters by \(20\) centimeters.

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