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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,835.63, 46,239 and 11,111.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,835.63, 46,239 and 11,111.59 is: 16,662.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,835.63 : 46,239 = 11,111.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,835.63/46,239 = 11,111.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,835.63x = 46,239 × 11,111.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,835.63x = 513,788,810.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,788,810.01/30,835.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,662.18

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