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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,908.80, 46,382.24 and 12,185.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,908.80, 46,382.24 and 12,185.66 is: 18,286.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,908.80 : 46,382.24 = 12,185.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,908.80/46,382.24 = 12,185.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,908.80x = 46,382.24 × 12,185.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,908.80x = 565,198,206.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,198,206.68/30,908.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,286.00

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