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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,960.97, 46,426.82 and 11,994.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,960.97, 46,426.82 and 11,994.49 is: 17,986.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,960.97 : 46,426.82 = 11,994.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,960.97/46,426.82 = 11,994.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,960.97x = 46,426.82 × 11,994.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,960.97x = 556,866,066.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,866,066.62/30,960.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,986.06

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