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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,716.59, 46,047.46 and 11,992.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,716.59, 46,047.46 and 11,992.27 is: 17,977.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,716.59 : 46,047.46 = 11,992.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,716.59/46,047.46 = 11,992.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,716.59x = 46,047.46 × 11,992.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,716.59x = 552,213,573.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,213,573.13/30,716.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,977.70

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