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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,138.67, 45,201.83 and 11,412.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,138.67, 45,201.83 and 11,412.24 is: 17,116.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,138.67 : 45,201.83 = 11,412.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,138.67/45,201.83 = 11,412.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,138.67x = 45,201.83 × 11,412.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,138.67x = 515,854,244.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,854,244.84/30,138.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,116.03

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