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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,712.50, 46,075.23 and 12,244.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,712.50, 46,075.23 and 12,244.50 is: 18,369.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,712.50 : 46,075.23 = 12,244.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,712.50/46,075.23 = 12,244.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,712.50x = 46,075.23 × 12,244.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,712.50x = 564,168,153.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,168,153.74/30,712.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,369.33

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