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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,838.83, 46,248.67 and 11,114.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,838.83, 46,248.67 and 11,114.82 is: 16,668.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,838.83 : 46,248.67 = 11,114.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,838.83/46,248.67 = 11,114.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,838.83x = 46,248.67 × 11,114.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,838.83x = 514,045,656.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,045,656.18/30,838.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,668.78

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