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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,901.70, 46,325.04 and 11,175.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,901.70, 46,325.04 and 11,175.87 is: 16,753.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,901.70 : 46,325.04 = 11,175.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,901.70/46,325.04 = 11,175.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,901.70x = 46,325.04 × 11,175.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,901.70x = 517,722,624.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,722,624.78/30,901.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,753.86

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