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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,964.99, 46,415.66 and 12,237.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,964.99, 46,415.66 and 12,237.39 is: 18,343.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,964.99 : 46,415.66 = 12,237.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,964.99/46,415.66 = 12,237.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,964.99x = 46,415.66 × 12,237.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,964.99x = 568,006,533.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,006,533.53/30,964.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,343.51

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