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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,974.88, 46,445.85 and 12,254.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,974.88, 46,445.85 and 12,254.16 is: 18,374.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,974.88 : 46,445.85 = 12,254.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,974.88/46,445.85 = 12,254.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,974.88x = 46,445.85 × 12,254.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,974.88x = 569,154,877.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,154,877.24/30,974.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,374.72

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