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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,784.44, 46,158.17 and 12,042.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,784.44, 46,158.17 and 12,042.12 is: 18,055.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,784.44 : 46,158.17 = 12,042.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,784.44/46,158.17 = 12,042.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,784.44x = 46,158.17 × 12,042.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,784.44x = 555,842,161.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,842,161.91/30,784.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,055.95

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