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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,888.78, 46,336.77 and 11,176.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,888.78, 46,336.77 and 11,176.62 is: 16,766.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,888.78 : 46,336.77 = 11,176.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,888.78/46,336.77 = 11,176.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,888.78x = 46,336.77 × 11,176.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,888.78x = 517,888,470.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,888,470.32/30,888.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,766.23

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