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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,158.57, 45,230.97 and 11,440.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,158.57, 45,230.97 and 11,440.69 is: 17,158.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,158.57 : 45,230.97 = 11,440.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,158.57/45,230.97 = 11,440.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,158.57x = 45,230.97 × 11,440.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,158.57x = 517,473,280.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,473,280.01/30,158.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,158.42

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