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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,861.69, 46,282.99 and 11,137.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,861.69, 46,282.99 and 11,137.75 is: 16,703.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,861.69 : 46,282.99 = 11,137.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,861.69/46,282.99 = 11,137.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,861.69x = 46,282.99 × 11,137.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,861.69x = 515,488,316.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,488,316.18/30,861.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,703.18

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