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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,332.78, 45,497.60 and 11,621.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,332.78, 45,497.60 and 11,621.78 is: 17,432.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,332.78 : 45,497.60 = 11,621.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,332.78/45,497.60 = 11,621.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,332.78x = 45,497.60 × 11,621.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,332.78x = 528,763,097.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,763,097.73/30,332.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,432.07

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