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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,703.38, 46,055.09 and 12,248.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,703.38, 46,055.09 and 12,248.34 is: 18,372.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,703.38 : 46,055.09 = 12,248.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,703.38/46,055.09 = 12,248.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,703.38x = 46,055.09 × 12,248.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,703.38x = 564,098,401.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,098,401.05/30,703.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,372.52

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