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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,158, 45,256.48 and 11,690

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,158, 45,256.48 and 11,690 is: 17,542.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,158 : 45,256.48 = 11,690 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,158/45,256.48 = 11,690/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,158x = 45,256.48 × 11,690
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,158x = 529,048,251.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,048,251.20/30,158
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,542.55

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