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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,863.83, 46,286.16 and 11,139.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,863.83, 46,286.16 and 11,139.82 is: 16,706.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,863.83 : 46,286.16 = 11,139.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,863.83/46,286.16 = 11,139.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,863.83x = 46,286.16 × 11,139.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,863.83x = 515,619,490.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,619,490.89/30,863.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,706.27

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