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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,904.07, 46,380.60 and 12,188.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,904.07, 46,380.60 and 12,188.79 is: 18,292.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,904.07 : 46,380.60 = 12,188.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,904.07/46,380.60 = 12,188.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,904.07x = 46,380.60 × 12,188.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,904.07x = 565,323,393.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,323,393.47/30,904.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,292.85

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