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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,809.79, 46,186.59 and 11,083.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,809.79, 46,186.59 and 11,083.83 is: 16,615.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,809.79 : 46,186.59 = 11,083.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,809.79/46,186.59 = 11,083.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,809.79x = 46,186.59 × 11,083.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,809.79x = 511,924,311.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,924,311.84/30,809.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,615.64

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