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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,704.38, 46,056.59 and 12,249.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,704.38, 46,056.59 and 12,249.34 is: 18,374.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,704.38 : 46,056.59 = 12,249.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,704.38/46,056.59 = 12,249.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,704.38x = 46,056.59 × 12,249.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,704.38x = 564,162,830.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,162,830.15/30,704.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,374.02

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