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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,968.73, 46,462.68 and 11,247.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,968.73, 46,462.68 and 11,247.39 is: 16,874.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,968.73 : 46,462.68 = 11,247.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,968.73/46,462.68 = 11,247.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,968.73x = 46,462.68 × 11,247.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,968.73x = 522,583,882.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,583,882.41/30,968.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,874.57

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