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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,759.06, 46,140.84 and 11,037.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,759.06, 46,140.84 and 11,037.78 is: 16,557.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,759.06 : 46,140.84 = 11,037.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,759.06/46,140.84 = 11,037.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,759.06x = 46,140.84 × 11,037.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,759.06x = 509,292,440.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,292,440.94/30,759.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,557.48

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