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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,005.10, 45,007.65 and 11,537.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,005.10, 45,007.65 and 11,537.10 is: 17,305.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,005.10 : 45,007.65 = 11,537.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,005.10/45,007.65 = 11,537.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,005.10x = 45,007.65 × 11,537.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,005.10x = 519,257,758.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,257,758.82/30,005.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,305.65

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