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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,251.29, 45,376.98 and 11,783.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,251.29, 45,376.98 and 11,783.29 is: 17,674.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,251.29 : 45,376.98 = 11,783.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,251.29/45,376.98 = 11,783.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,251.29x = 45,376.98 × 11,783.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,251.29x = 534,689,828.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,689,828.86/30,251.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,674.95

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