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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,867.38, 46,291.53 and 11,143.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,867.38, 46,291.53 and 11,143.39 is: 16,711.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,867.38 : 46,291.53 = 11,143.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,867.38/46,291.53 = 11,143.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,867.38x = 46,291.53 × 11,143.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,867.38x = 515,844,572.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,844,572.49/30,867.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,711.64

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