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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,369.16, 45,551.94 and 11,658.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,369.16, 45,551.94 and 11,658.16 is: 17,486.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,369.16 : 45,551.94 = 11,658.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,369.16/45,551.94 = 11,658.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,369.16x = 45,551.94 × 11,658.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,369.16x = 531,051,804.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,051,804.83/30,369.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,486.55

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