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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,348.24, 45,512.52 and 11,627.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,348.24, 45,512.52 and 11,627.28 is: 17,437.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,348.24 : 45,512.52 = 11,627.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,348.24/45,512.52 = 11,627.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,348.24x = 45,512.52 × 11,627.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,348.24x = 529,186,813.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,186,813.55/30,348.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,437.15

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