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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,237.78, 45,343.82 and 11,507.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,237.78, 45,343.82 and 11,507.34 is: 17,256.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,237.78 : 45,343.82 = 11,507.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,237.78/45,343.82 = 11,507.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,237.78x = 45,343.82 × 11,507.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,237.78x = 521,786,753.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,786,753.64/30,237.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,256.12

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