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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,908.06, 46,381.12 and 12,184.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,908.06, 46,381.12 and 12,184.91 is: 18,284.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,908.06 : 46,381.12 = 12,184.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,908.06/46,381.12 = 12,184.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,908.06x = 46,381.12 × 12,184.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,908.06x = 565,149,510.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,149,510.53/30,908.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,284.86

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