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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,359.78, 45,547.08 and 11,639.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,359.78, 45,547.08 and 11,639.48 is: 17,462.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,359.78 : 45,547.08 = 11,639.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,359.78/45,547.08 = 11,639.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,359.78x = 45,547.08 × 11,639.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,359.78x = 530,144,326.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,144,326.72/30,359.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,462.06

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