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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,850.83, 46,266.68 and 11,126.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,850.83, 46,266.68 and 11,126.83 is: 16,686.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,850.83 : 46,266.68 = 11,126.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,850.83/46,266.68 = 11,126.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,850.83x = 46,266.68 × 11,126.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,850.83x = 514,801,483.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,801,483.02/30,850.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,686.80

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