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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,329.96, 45,494.94 and 11,849

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,329.96, 45,494.94 and 11,849 is: 17,773.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,329.96 : 45,494.94 = 11,849 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,329.96/45,494.94 = 11,849/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,329.96x = 45,494.94 × 11,849
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,329.96x = 539,069,544.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,069,544.06/30,329.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,773.50

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