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