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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,565.87, 45,839.91 and 11,841.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,565.87, 45,839.91 and 11,841.73 is: 17,759.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,565.87 : 45,839.91 = 11,841.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,565.87/45,839.91 = 11,841.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,565.87x = 45,839.91 × 11,841.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,565.87x = 542,823,608.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,823,608.24/30,565.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,759.14

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