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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,868.08, 46,304.12 and 12,400.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,868.08, 46,304.12 and 12,400.08 is: 18,600.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,868.08 : 46,304.12 = 12,400.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,868.08/46,304.12 = 12,400.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,868.08x = 46,304.12 × 12,400.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,868.08x = 574,174,792.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,174,792.33/30,868.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,600.92

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