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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,720.47, 46,085.56 and 10,998.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,720.47, 46,085.56 and 10,998.59 is: 16,499.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,720.47 : 46,085.56 = 10,998.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,720.47/46,085.56 = 10,998.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,720.47x = 46,085.56 × 10,998.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,720.47x = 506,875,921.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,875,921.44/30,720.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,499.62

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