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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,939.84, 46,409.70 and 11,218.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,939.84, 46,409.70 and 11,218.32 is: 16,827.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,939.84 : 46,409.70 = 11,218.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,939.84/46,409.70 = 11,218.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,939.84x = 46,409.70 × 11,218.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,939.84x = 520,638,865.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,638,865.70/30,939.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,827.46

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