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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,808.79, 46,185.09 and 11,082.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,808.79, 46,185.09 and 11,082.83 is: 16,614.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,808.79 : 46,185.09 = 11,082.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,808.79/46,185.09 = 11,082.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,808.79x = 46,185.09 × 11,082.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,808.79x = 511,861,228.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,861,228.52/30,808.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,614.13

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