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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,568.87, 45,844.41 and 11,844.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,568.87, 45,844.41 and 11,844.73 is: 17,763.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,568.87 : 45,844.41 = 11,844.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,568.87/45,844.41 = 11,844.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,568.87x = 45,844.41 × 11,844.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,568.87x = 543,014,658.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,014,658.46/30,568.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,763.65

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