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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,221.74, 45,314.27 and 11,503.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,221.74, 45,314.27 and 11,503.04 is: 17,247.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,221.74 : 45,314.27 = 11,503.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,221.74/45,314.27 = 11,503.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,221.74x = 45,314.27 × 11,503.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,221.74x = 521,251,802.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,251,802.87/30,221.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,247.58

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