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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,347.87, 45,522.23 and 11,628.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,347.87, 45,522.23 and 11,628.86 is: 17,443.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,347.87 : 45,522.23 = 11,628.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,347.87/45,522.23 = 11,628.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,347.87x = 45,522.23 × 11,628.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,347.87x = 529,371,353.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,371,353.80/30,347.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,443.44

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