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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,360, 45,508.72 and 11,635.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,360, 45,508.72 and 11,635.68 is: 17,441.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,360 : 45,508.72 = 11,635.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,360/45,508.72 = 11,635.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,360x = 45,508.72 × 11,635.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,360x = 529,524,903.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,524,903.13/30,360
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,441.53

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