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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,833.52, 46,231.56 and 12,091.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,833.52, 46,231.56 and 12,091.11 is: 18,129.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,833.52 : 46,231.56 = 12,091.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,833.52/46,231.56 = 12,091.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,833.52x = 46,231.56 × 12,091.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,833.52x = 558,990,877.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,990,877.43/30,833.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,129.32

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