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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,956.62, 46,434.84 and 11,235.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,956.62, 46,434.84 and 11,235.10 is: 16,852.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,956.62 : 46,434.84 = 11,235.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,956.62/46,434.84 = 11,235.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,956.62x = 46,434.84 × 11,235.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,956.62x = 521,700,070.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,700,070.88/30,956.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,852.62

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