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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,984.88, 46,460.84 and 12,264.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,984.88, 46,460.84 and 12,264.16 is: 18,389.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,984.88 : 46,460.84 = 12,264.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,984.88/46,460.84 = 12,264.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,984.88x = 46,460.84 × 12,264.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,984.88x = 569,803,175.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,803,175.49/30,984.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,389.72

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