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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,729.61, 46,099.27 and 11,007.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,729.61, 46,099.27 and 11,007.73 is: 16,513.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,729.61 : 46,099.27 = 11,007.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,729.61/46,099.27 = 11,007.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,729.61x = 46,099.27 × 11,007.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,729.61x = 507,448,317.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,448,317.36/30,729.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,513.33

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