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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,717.54, 46,055.96 and 11,999.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,717.54, 46,055.96 and 11,999.35 is: 17,991.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,717.54 : 46,055.96 = 11,999.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,717.54/46,055.96 = 11,999.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,717.54x = 46,055.96 × 11,999.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,717.54x = 552,641,626.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,641,626.20/30,717.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,991.08

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