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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,717.48, 46,070.46 and 10,995.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,717.48, 46,070.46 and 10,995.24 is: 16,490.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,717.48 : 46,070.46 = 10,995.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,717.48/46,070.46 = 10,995.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,717.48x = 46,070.46 × 10,995.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,717.48x = 506,555,764.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,555,764.61/30,717.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,490.80

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