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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,818.63, 46,210.10 and 12,076.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,818.63, 46,210.10 and 12,076.72 is: 18,108.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,818.63 : 46,210.10 = 12,076.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,818.63/46,210.10 = 12,076.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,818.63x = 46,210.10 × 12,076.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,818.63x = 558,066,494.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,066,494.83/30,818.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,108.09

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