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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,056.68, 45,110.96 and 11,601.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,056.68, 45,110.96 and 11,601.64 is: 17,412.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,056.68 : 45,110.96 = 11,601.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,056.68/45,110.96 = 11,601.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,056.68x = 45,110.96 × 11,601.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,056.68x = 523,361,117.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,361,117.97/30,056.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,412.47

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