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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,003.97, 44,996.61 and 11,286.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,003.97, 44,996.61 and 11,286.59 is: 16,926.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,003.97 : 44,996.61 = 11,286.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,003.97/44,996.61 = 11,286.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,003.97x = 44,996.61 × 11,286.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,003.97x = 507,858,358.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,858,358.91/30,003.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,926.37

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