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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,860.26, 46,290.45 and 11,152.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,860.26, 46,290.45 and 11,152.73 is: 16,729.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,860.26 : 46,290.45 = 11,152.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,860.26/46,290.45 = 11,152.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,860.26x = 46,290.45 × 11,152.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,860.26x = 516,264,890.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,264,890.43/30,860.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,729.12

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