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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,963.63, 46,429.05 and 12,242.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,963.63, 46,429.05 and 12,242.91 is: 18,357.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,963.63 : 46,429.05 = 12,242.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,963.63/46,429.05 = 12,242.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,963.63x = 46,429.05 × 12,242.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,963.63x = 568,426,680.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,426,680.54/30,963.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,357.88

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