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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,324.89, 45,465.81 and 11,589.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,324.89, 45,465.81 and 11,589.14 is: 17,375.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,324.89 : 45,465.81 = 11,589.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,324.89/45,465.81 = 11,589.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,324.89x = 45,465.81 × 11,589.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,324.89x = 526,909,390.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,909,390.18/30,324.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,375.48

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