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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,159.07, 45,231.72 and 11,441.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,159.07, 45,231.72 and 11,441.19 is: 17,159.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,159.07 : 45,231.72 = 11,441.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,159.07/45,231.72 = 11,441.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,159.07x = 45,231.72 × 11,441.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,159.07x = 517,504,476.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,504,476.39/30,159.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,159.17

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