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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,268.52, 45,415.83 and 11,554.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,268.52, 45,415.83 and 11,554.17 is: 17,336.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,268.52 : 45,415.83 = 11,554.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,268.52/45,415.83 = 11,554.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,268.52x = 45,415.83 × 11,554.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,268.52x = 524,742,220.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,742,220.51/30,268.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,336.24

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