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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,901.80, 46,324.98 and 11,175.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,901.80, 46,324.98 and 11,175.72 is: 16,753.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,901.80 : 46,324.98 = 11,175.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,901.80/46,324.98 = 11,175.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,901.80x = 46,324.98 × 11,175.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,901.80x = 517,715,005.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,715,005.49/30,901.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,753.55

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