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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,807.90, 46,213.38 and 12,086.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,807.90, 46,213.38 and 12,086.28 is: 18,130.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,807.90 : 46,213.38 = 12,086.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,807.90/46,213.38 = 12,086.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,807.90x = 46,213.38 × 12,086.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,807.90x = 558,547,850.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,547,850.43/30,807.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,130.02

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