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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,326.96, 45,490.44 and 11,846

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,326.96, 45,490.44 and 11,846 is: 17,769

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,326.96 : 45,490.44 = 11,846 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,326.96/45,490.44 = 11,846/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,326.96x = 45,490.44 × 11,846
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,326.96x = 538,879,752.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,879,752.24/30,326.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,769

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