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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,974.26, 46,444.91 and 12,253.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,974.26, 46,444.91 and 12,253.54 is: 18,373.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,974.26 : 46,444.91 = 12,253.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,974.26/46,444.91 = 12,253.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,974.26x = 46,444.91 × 12,253.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,974.26x = 569,114,360.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,114,360.89/30,974.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,373.79

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