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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,305.73, 45,466.79 and 11,575.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,305.73, 45,466.79 and 11,575.89 is: 17,366.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,305.73 : 45,466.79 = 11,575.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,305.73/45,466.79 = 11,575.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,305.73x = 45,466.79 × 11,575.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,305.73x = 526,318,501.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,318,501.81/30,305.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,366.96

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