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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,856.84, 46,275.68 and 11,132.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,856.84, 46,275.68 and 11,132.83 is: 16,695.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,856.84 : 46,275.68 = 11,132.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,856.84/46,275.68 = 11,132.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,856.84x = 46,275.68 × 11,132.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,856.84x = 515,179,278.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,179,278.57/30,856.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,695.79

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