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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,370.16, 45,553.44 and 11,659.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,370.16, 45,553.44 and 11,659.16 is: 17,488.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,370.16 : 45,553.44 = 11,659.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,370.16/45,553.44 = 11,659.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,370.16x = 45,553.44 × 11,659.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,370.16x = 531,114,845.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,114,845.51/30,370.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,488.05

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