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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,897.84, 46,346.66 and 11,176.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,897.84, 46,346.66 and 11,176.42 is: 16,764.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,897.84 : 46,346.66 = 11,176.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,897.84/46,346.66 = 11,176.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,897.84x = 46,346.66 × 11,176.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,897.84x = 517,989,737.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,989,737.76/30,897.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,764.59

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