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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,785.94, 46,160.40 and 12,043.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,785.94, 46,160.40 and 12,043.62 is: 18,058.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,785.94 : 46,160.40 = 12,043.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,785.94/46,160.40 = 12,043.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,785.94x = 46,160.40 × 12,043.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,785.94x = 555,938,316.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,938,316.65/30,785.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,058.19

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