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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,020.96, 45,018.48 and 11,540

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,020.96, 45,018.48 and 11,540 is: 17,305.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,020.96 : 45,018.48 = 11,540 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,020.96/45,018.48 = 11,540/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,020.96x = 45,018.48 × 11,540
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,020.96x = 519,513,259.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,513,259.20/30,020.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,305.02

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