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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,849.27, 46,264.33 and 11,125.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,849.27, 46,264.33 and 11,125.26 is: 16,684.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,849.27 : 46,264.33 = 11,125.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,849.27/46,264.33 = 11,125.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,849.27x = 46,264.33 × 11,125.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,849.27x = 514,702,802.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,702,802.41/30,849.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,684.44

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