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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,002.76, 45,004.08 and 11,521.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,002.76, 45,004.08 and 11,521.80 is: 17,282.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,002.76 : 45,004.08 = 11,521.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,002.76/45,004.08 = 11,521.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,002.76x = 45,004.08 × 11,521.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,002.76x = 518,528,008.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,528,008.94/30,002.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,282.68

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