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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,675.68, 46,021.88 and 10,956.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,675.68, 46,021.88 and 10,956.24 is: 16,437.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,675.68 : 46,021.88 = 10,956.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,675.68/46,021.88 = 10,956.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,675.68x = 46,021.88 × 10,956.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,675.68x = 504,226,762.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,226,762.53/30,675.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,437.35

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