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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,927.62, 46,391.33 and 11,201.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,927.62, 46,391.33 and 11,201.59 is: 16,802.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,927.62 : 46,391.33 = 11,201.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,927.62/46,391.33 = 11,201.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,927.62x = 46,391.33 × 11,201.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,927.62x = 519,656,744.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,656,744.21/30,927.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,802.35

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