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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,856.66, 46,275.40 and 11,132.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,856.66, 46,275.40 and 11,132.64 is: 16,695.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,856.66 : 46,275.40 = 11,132.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,856.66/46,275.40 = 11,132.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,856.66x = 46,275.40 × 11,132.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,856.66x = 515,167,369.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,167,369.06/30,856.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,695.50

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