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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,299.57, 45,452.46 and 11,595.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,299.57, 45,452.46 and 11,595.34 is: 17,394.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,299.57 : 45,452.46 = 11,595.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,299.57/45,452.46 = 11,595.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,299.57x = 45,452.46 × 11,595.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,299.57x = 527,036,599.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,036,599.41/30,299.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,394.19

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