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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,197.92, 45,304.70 and 11,478.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,197.92, 45,304.70 and 11,478.28 is: 17,220.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,197.92 : 45,304.70 = 11,478.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,197.92/45,304.70 = 11,478.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,197.92x = 45,304.70 × 11,478.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,197.92x = 520,020,031.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,020,031.92/30,197.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,220.39

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