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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,720.51, 46,086.20 and 12,708.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,720.51, 46,086.20 and 12,708.69 is: 19,065.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,720.51 : 46,086.20 = 12,708.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,720.51/46,086.20 = 12,708.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,720.51x = 46,086.20 × 12,708.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,720.51x = 585,695,165.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,695,165.53/30,720.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,065.28

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