Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,820.96, 46,231.44 and 12,340
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 30,820.96, 46,231.44 and 12,340 is: 18,510
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,820.96 : 46,231.44 = 12,340 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,820.96/46,231.44 = 12,340/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,820.96x = 46,231.44 × 12,340 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,820.96x = 570,495,969.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 570,495,969.60/30,820.96 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 18,510
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