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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,272.88, 45,409.04 and 11,804.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,272.88, 45,409.04 and 11,804.88 is: 17,707.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,272.88 : 45,409.04 = 11,804.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,272.88/45,409.04 = 11,804.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,272.88x = 45,409.04 × 11,804.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,272.88x = 536,048,268.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,048,268.12/30,272.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,707.21

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