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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,475.56, 45,713.16 and 11,503.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,475.56, 45,713.16 and 11,503.74 is: 17,255.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,475.56 : 45,713.16 = 11,503.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,475.56/45,713.16 = 11,503.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,475.56x = 45,713.16 × 11,503.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,475.56x = 525,872,307.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,872,307.22/30,475.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,255.54

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