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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,974.63, 46,445.48 and 12,253.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,974.63, 46,445.48 and 12,253.91 is: 18,374.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,974.63 : 46,445.48 = 12,253.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,974.63/46,445.48 = 12,253.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,974.63x = 46,445.48 × 12,253.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,974.63x = 569,138,670.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,138,670.56/30,974.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,374.35

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