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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,332.86, 45,481.36 and 11,614.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,332.86, 45,481.36 and 11,614.26 is: 17,414.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,332.86 : 45,481.36 = 11,614.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,332.86/45,481.36 = 11,614.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,332.86x = 45,481.36 × 11,614.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,332.86x = 528,232,340.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,232,340.19/30,332.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,414.52

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