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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,385.72, 45,592.62 and 11,659.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,385.72, 45,592.62 and 11,659.51 is: 17,494.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,385.72 : 45,592.62 = 11,659.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,385.72/45,592.62 = 11,659.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,385.72x = 45,592.62 × 11,659.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,385.72x = 531,587,608.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,587,608.82/30,385.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,494.65

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