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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,208.67, 45,306.82 and 11,482.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,208.67, 45,306.82 and 11,482.14 is: 17,220.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,208.67 : 45,306.82 = 11,482.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,208.67/45,306.82 = 11,482.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,208.67x = 45,306.82 × 11,482.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,208.67x = 520,219,250.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,219,250.19/30,208.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,220.86

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