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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,904.62, 46,358.89 and 11,938.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,904.62, 46,358.89 and 11,938.30 is: 17,908.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,904.62 : 46,358.89 = 11,938.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,904.62/46,358.89 = 11,938.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,904.62x = 46,358.89 × 11,938.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,904.62x = 553,446,276.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,446,276.80/30,904.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,908.21

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