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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,024.84, 45,037.26 and 11,561.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,024.84, 45,037.26 and 11,561.16 is: 17,341.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,024.84 : 45,037.26 = 11,561.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,024.84/45,037.26 = 11,561.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,024.84x = 45,037.26 × 11,561.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,024.84x = 520,682,968.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,682,968.82/30,024.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,341.74

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