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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,908.64, 46,363 and 11,182.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,908.64, 46,363 and 11,182.58 is: 16,773.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,908.64 : 46,363 = 11,182.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,908.64/46,363 = 11,182.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,908.64x = 46,363 × 11,182.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,908.64x = 518,457,956.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,457,956.54/30,908.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,773.88

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