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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,308.99, 45,462.24 and 11,588.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,308.99, 45,462.24 and 11,588.27 is: 17,381.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,308.99 : 45,462.24 = 11,588.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,308.99/45,462.24 = 11,588.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,308.99x = 45,462.24 × 11,588.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,308.99x = 526,828,484.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,828,484.61/30,308.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,381.92

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