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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,855.34, 46,273.44 and 11,131.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,855.34, 46,273.44 and 11,131.32 is: 16,693.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,855.34 : 46,273.44 = 11,131.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,855.34/46,273.44 = 11,131.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,855.34x = 46,273.44 × 11,131.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,855.34x = 515,084,468.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,084,468.14/30,855.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,693.53

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