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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,586.16, 45,863.66 and 11,871.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,586.16, 45,863.66 and 11,871.56 is: 17,801.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,586.16 : 45,863.66 = 11,871.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,586.16/45,863.66 = 11,871.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,586.16x = 45,863.66 × 11,871.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,586.16x = 544,472,902.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,472,902.83/30,586.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,801.29

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