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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,317.69, 45,474.99 and 11,596.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,317.69, 45,474.99 and 11,596.29 is: 17,393.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,317.69 : 45,474.99 = 11,596.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,317.69/45,474.99 = 11,596.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,317.69x = 45,474.99 × 11,596.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,317.69x = 527,341,183.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,341,183.51/30,317.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,393.84

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