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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,729.98, 46,095.89 and 12,009.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,729.98, 46,095.89 and 12,009.26 is: 18,014.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,729.98 : 46,095.89 = 12,009.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,729.98/46,095.89 = 12,009.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,729.98x = 46,095.89 × 12,009.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,729.98x = 553,577,583.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,577,583.13/30,729.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,014.25

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