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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,483.53, 45,727.86 and 11,762.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,483.53, 45,727.86 and 11,762.81 is: 17,645.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,483.53 : 45,727.86 = 11,762.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,483.53/45,727.86 = 11,762.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,483.53x = 45,727.86 × 11,762.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,483.53x = 537,888,128.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,888,128.89/30,483.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,645.20

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