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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,290.82, 45,439.19 and 11,586.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,290.82, 45,439.19 and 11,586.57 is: 17,380.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,290.82 : 45,439.19 = 11,586.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,290.82/45,439.19 = 11,586.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,290.82x = 45,439.19 × 11,586.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,290.82x = 526,484,355.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,484,355.68/30,290.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,380.99

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