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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,350.44, 45,548.70 and 11,883.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,350.44, 45,548.70 and 11,883.88 is: 17,834.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,350.44 : 45,548.70 = 11,883.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,350.44/45,548.70 = 11,883.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,350.44x = 45,548.70 × 11,883.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,350.44x = 541,295,284.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,295,284.96/30,350.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,834.84

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