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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,164.66, 45,250.48 and 11,458.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,164.66, 45,250.48 and 11,458.72 is: 17,189.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,164.66 : 45,250.48 = 11,458.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,164.66/45,250.48 = 11,458.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,164.66x = 45,250.48 × 11,458.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,164.66x = 518,512,580.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,512,580.19/30,164.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,189.41

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