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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,989.66, 46,488.69 and 11,273.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,989.66, 46,488.69 and 11,273.85 is: 16,912.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,989.66 : 46,488.69 = 11,273.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,989.66/46,488.69 = 11,273.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,989.66x = 46,488.69 × 11,273.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,989.66x = 524,106,517.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,106,517.76/30,989.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,912.31

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