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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,017.32, 45,025.98 and 11,545

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,017.32, 45,025.98 and 11,545 is: 17,317.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,017.32 : 45,025.98 = 11,545 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,017.32/45,025.98 = 11,545/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,017.32x = 45,025.98 × 11,545
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,017.32x = 519,824,939.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,824,939.10/30,017.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,317.50

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