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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,123.70, 45,176.91 and 11,651.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,123.70, 45,176.91 and 11,651.38 is: 17,473.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,123.70 : 45,176.91 = 11,651.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,123.70/45,176.91 = 11,651.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,123.70x = 45,176.91 × 11,651.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,123.70x = 526,373,345.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,373,345.64/30,123.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,473.73

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