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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,858.94, 46,278.87 and 11,134.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,858.94, 46,278.87 and 11,134.99 is: 16,699.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,858.94 : 46,278.87 = 11,134.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,858.94/46,278.87 = 11,134.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,858.94x = 46,278.87 × 11,134.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,858.94x = 515,314,754.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,314,754.66/30,858.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,699.04

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