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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,967.67, 46,436.85 and 12,001.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,967.67, 46,436.85 and 12,001.19 is: 17,996.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,967.67 : 46,436.85 = 12,001.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,967.67/46,436.85 = 12,001.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,967.67x = 46,436.85 × 12,001.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,967.67x = 557,297,459.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,297,459.85/30,967.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,996.11

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