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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,842.76, 46,235.98 and 12,109.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,842.76, 46,235.98 and 12,109.32 is: 18,152.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,842.76 : 46,235.98 = 12,109.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,842.76/46,235.98 = 12,109.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,842.76x = 46,235.98 × 12,109.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,842.76x = 559,886,277.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,886,277.33/30,842.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,152.92

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