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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,325.64, 45,466.94 and 11,589.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,325.64, 45,466.94 and 11,589.89 is: 17,376.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,325.64 : 45,466.94 = 11,589.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,325.64/45,466.94 = 11,589.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,325.64x = 45,466.94 × 11,589.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,325.64x = 526,956,547.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,956,547.95/30,325.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,376.60

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