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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,867.72, 46,312.68 and 12,137.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,867.72, 46,312.68 and 12,137.37 is: 18,210.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,867.72 : 46,312.68 = 12,137.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,867.72/46,312.68 = 12,137.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,867.72x = 46,312.68 × 12,137.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,867.72x = 562,114,132.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,114,132.85/30,867.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,210.42

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