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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,040.88, 45,055.85 and 11,322.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,040.88, 45,055.85 and 11,322.59 is: 16,981.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,040.88 : 45,055.85 = 11,322.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,040.88/45,055.85 = 11,322.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,040.88x = 45,055.85 × 11,322.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,040.88x = 510,148,634.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,148,634.76/30,040.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,981.82

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