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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,744.27, 46,097.46 and 12,002.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,744.27, 46,097.46 and 12,002.49 is: 17,996.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,744.27 : 46,097.46 = 12,002.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,744.27/46,097.46 = 12,002.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,744.27x = 46,097.46 × 12,002.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,744.27x = 553,284,302.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,284,302.68/30,744.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,996.34

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