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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,712.03, 46,065.39 and 18,701.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,712.03, 46,065.39 and 18,701.08 is: 28,050.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,712.03 : 46,065.39 = 18,701.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,712.03/46,065.39 = 18,701.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,712.03x = 46,065.39 × 18,701.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,712.03x = 861,472,543.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,472,543.62/30,712.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,050.00

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