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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,176.18, 45,264.74 and 11,451.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,176.18, 45,264.74 and 11,451.27 is: 17,177.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,176.18 : 45,264.74 = 11,451.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,176.18/45,264.74 = 11,451.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,176.18x = 45,264.74 × 11,451.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,176.18x = 518,338,759.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,338,759.22/30,176.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,177.08

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