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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,424.73, 45,637.07 and 11,452.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,424.73, 45,637.07 and 11,452.91 is: 17,179.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,424.73 : 45,637.07 = 11,452.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,424.73/45,637.07 = 11,452.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,424.73x = 45,637.07 × 11,452.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,424.73x = 522,676,969.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,676,969.92/30,424.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,179.35

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