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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,215.23, 45,315.99 and 11,488.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,215.23, 45,315.99 and 11,488.61 is: 17,230.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,215.23 : 45,315.99 = 11,488.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,215.23/45,315.99 = 11,488.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,215.23x = 45,315.99 × 11,488.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,215.23x = 520,617,735.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,617,735.87/30,215.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,230.31

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