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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,183.78, 45,279.72 and 11,470.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,183.78, 45,279.72 and 11,470.77 is: 17,207.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,183.78 : 45,279.72 = 11,470.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,183.78/45,279.72 = 11,470.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,183.78x = 45,279.72 × 11,470.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,183.78x = 519,393,253.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,393,253.78/30,183.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,207.69

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