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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,674.61, 46,013.85 and 8,184.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,674.61, 46,013.85 and 8,184.87 is: 12,277.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,674.61 : 46,013.85 = 8,184.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,674.61/46,013.85 = 8,184.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,674.61x = 46,013.85 × 8,184.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,674.61x = 376,617,380.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,617,380.45/30,674.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,277.82

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