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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,914.53, 46,371.65 and 11,188.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,914.53, 46,371.65 and 11,188.47 is: 16,782.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,914.53 : 46,371.65 = 11,188.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,914.53/46,371.65 = 11,188.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,914.53x = 46,371.65 × 11,188.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,914.53x = 518,827,583.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,827,583.02/30,914.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,782.65

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