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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,233.39, 45,350.55 and 11,514.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,233.39, 45,350.55 and 11,514.46 is: 17,271.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,233.39 : 45,350.55 = 11,514.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,233.39/45,350.55 = 11,514.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,233.39x = 45,350.55 × 11,514.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,233.39x = 522,187,036.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,187,036.38/30,233.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,271.87

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