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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,250.79, 45,376.22 and 11,782.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,250.79, 45,376.22 and 11,782.79 is: 17,674.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,250.79 : 45,376.22 = 11,782.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,250.79/45,376.22 = 11,782.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,250.79x = 45,376.22 × 11,782.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,250.79x = 534,658,273.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,658,273.83/30,250.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,674.20

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