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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,032.78, 45,071.60 and 11,331.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,032.78, 45,071.60 and 11,331.26 is: 17,005.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,032.78 : 45,071.60 = 11,331.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,032.78/45,071.60 = 11,331.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,032.78x = 45,071.60 × 11,331.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,032.78x = 510,717,821.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,717,821.19/30,032.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,005.35

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