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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,851.96, 46,268.36 and 11,127.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,851.96, 46,268.36 and 11,127.95 is: 16,688.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,851.96 : 46,268.36 = 11,127.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,851.96/46,268.36 = 11,127.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,851.96x = 46,268.36 × 11,127.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,851.96x = 514,871,996.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,871,996.66/30,851.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,688.47

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