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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,472.84, 45,687.66 and 11,737.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,472.84, 45,687.66 and 11,737.27 is: 17,597.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,472.84 : 45,687.66 = 11,737.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,472.84/45,687.66 = 11,737.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,472.84x = 45,687.66 × 11,737.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,472.84x = 536,248,401.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,248,401.09/30,472.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,597.59

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