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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,695.52, 46,042.74 and 12,227.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,695.52, 46,042.74 and 12,227.52 is: 18,341.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,695.52 : 46,042.74 = 12,227.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,695.52/46,042.74 = 12,227.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,695.52x = 46,042.74 × 12,227.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,695.52x = 562,988,524.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,988,524.20/30,695.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,341.06

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