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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,714.84, 46,044.83 and 11,990.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,714.84, 46,044.83 and 11,990.52 is: 17,975.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,714.84 : 46,044.83 = 11,990.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,714.84/46,044.83 = 11,990.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,714.84x = 46,044.83 × 11,990.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,714.84x = 552,101,484.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,101,484.99/30,714.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,975.07

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