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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,427.28, 45,650.02 and 11,708.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,427.28, 45,650.02 and 11,708.98 is: 17,566.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,427.28 : 45,650.02 = 11,708.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,427.28/45,650.02 = 11,708.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,427.28x = 45,650.02 × 11,708.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,427.28x = 534,515,171.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,515,171.18/30,427.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,566.97

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