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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,054.96, 45,069.48 and 11,574

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,054.96, 45,069.48 and 11,574 is: 17,356.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,054.96 : 45,069.48 = 11,574 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,054.96/45,069.48 = 11,574/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,054.96x = 45,069.48 × 11,574
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,054.96x = 521,634,161.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,634,161.52/30,054.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,356.01

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