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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,942.96, 46,414.38 and 11,221.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,942.96, 46,414.38 and 11,221.46 is: 16,832.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,942.96 : 46,414.38 = 11,221.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,942.96/46,414.38 = 11,221.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,942.96x = 46,414.38 × 11,221.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,942.96x = 520,837,108.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,837,108.59/30,942.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,832.17

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