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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,806.72, 46,176.24 and 12,081.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,806.72, 46,176.24 and 12,081.12 is: 18,108.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,806.72 : 46,176.24 = 12,081.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,806.72/46,176.24 = 12,081.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,806.72x = 46,176.24 × 12,081.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,806.72x = 557,860,696.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,860,696.59/30,806.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,108.41

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