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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,969, 46,454.04 and 12,501

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,969, 46,454.04 and 12,501 is: 18,751.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,969 : 46,454.04 = 12,501 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,969/46,454.04 = 12,501/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,969x = 46,454.04 × 12,501
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,969x = 580,721,954.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,721,954.04/30,969
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,751.72

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