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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,283.59, 45,444.35 and 11,565.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,283.59, 45,444.35 and 11,565.27 is: 17,355.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,283.59 : 45,444.35 = 11,565.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,283.59/45,444.35 = 11,565.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,283.59x = 45,444.35 × 11,565.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,283.59x = 525,576,177.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,576,177.72/30,283.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,355.15

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