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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,777.66, 46,187.26 and 12,055.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,777.66, 46,187.26 and 12,055.37 is: 18,091.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,777.66 : 46,187.26 = 12,055.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,777.66/46,187.26 = 12,055.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,777.66x = 46,187.26 × 12,055.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,777.66x = 556,804,247.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,804,247.51/30,777.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,091.18

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