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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,892.16, 46,341.83 and 11,180.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,892.16, 46,341.83 and 11,180.00 is: 16,771.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,892.16 : 46,341.83 = 11,180.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,892.16/46,341.83 = 11,180.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,892.16x = 46,341.83 × 11,180.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,892.16x = 518,101,455.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,101,455.64/30,892.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,771.30

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