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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,994.68, 46,492.41 and 8,808.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,994.68, 46,492.41 and 8,808.04 is: 13,212.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,994.68 : 46,492.41 = 8,808.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,994.68/46,492.41 = 8,808.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,994.68x = 46,492.41 × 8,808.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,994.68x = 409,507,098.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,507,098.12/30,994.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,212.17

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