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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,861.26, 46,291.95 and 11,153.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,861.26, 46,291.95 and 11,153.73 is: 16,730.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,861.26 : 46,291.95 = 11,153.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,861.26/46,291.95 = 11,153.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,861.26x = 46,291.95 × 11,153.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,861.26x = 516,327,911.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,327,911.47/30,861.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,730.62

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