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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,901.55, 46,331.85 and 11,177.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,901.55, 46,331.85 and 11,177.51 is: 16,758.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,901.55 : 46,331.85 = 11,177.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,901.55/46,331.85 = 11,177.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,901.55x = 46,331.85 × 11,177.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,901.55x = 517,874,716.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,874,716.69/30,901.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,758.86

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