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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,416.80, 45,603.60 and 11,689.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,416.80, 45,603.60 and 11,689.60 is: 17,526.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,416.80 : 45,603.60 = 11,689.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,416.80/45,603.60 = 11,689.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,416.80x = 45,603.60 × 11,689.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,416.80x = 533,087,842.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,087,842.56/30,416.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,526.10

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