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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,727.36, 46,091.95 and 12,006.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,727.36, 46,091.95 and 12,006.64 is: 18,010.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,727.36 : 46,091.95 = 12,006.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,727.36/46,091.95 = 12,006.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,727.36x = 46,091.95 × 12,006.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,727.36x = 553,409,305.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,409,305.30/30,727.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,010.31

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