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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,804.40, 46,206.60 and 12,085.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,804.40, 46,206.60 and 12,085.30 is: 18,127.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,804.40 : 46,206.60 = 12,085.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,804.40/46,206.60 = 12,085.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,804.40x = 46,206.60 × 12,085.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,804.40x = 558,420,622.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,420,622.98/30,804.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,127.95

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