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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,363.30, 45,558.99 and 11,637.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,363.30, 45,558.99 and 11,637.18 is: 17,461.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,363.30 : 45,558.99 = 11,637.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,363.30/45,558.99 = 11,637.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,363.30x = 45,558.99 × 11,637.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,363.30x = 530,178,167.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,178,167.25/30,363.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,461.15

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