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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,760.59, 46,144.73 and 12,038.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,760.59, 46,144.73 and 12,038.21 is: 18,058.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,760.59 : 46,144.73 = 12,038.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,760.59/46,144.73 = 12,038.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,760.59x = 46,144.73 × 12,038.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,760.59x = 555,499,689.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,499,689.31/30,760.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,058.81

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