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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,177.18, 45,266.24 and 11,452.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,177.18, 45,266.24 and 11,452.27 is: 17,178.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,177.18 : 45,266.24 = 11,452.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,177.18/45,266.24 = 11,452.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,177.18x = 45,266.24 × 11,452.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,177.18x = 518,401,202.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,401,202.36/30,177.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,178.58

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