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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,801.69, 46,207.52 and 12,071.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,801.69, 46,207.52 and 12,071.57 is: 18,109.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,801.69 : 46,207.52 = 12,071.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,801.69/46,207.52 = 12,071.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,801.69x = 46,207.52 × 12,071.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,801.69x = 557,797,457.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,797,457.90/30,801.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,109.31

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