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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,588.53, 45,899.51 and 11,869.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,588.53, 45,899.51 and 11,869.30 is: 17,810.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,588.53 : 45,899.51 = 11,869.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,588.53/45,899.51 = 11,869.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,588.53x = 45,899.51 × 11,869.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,588.53x = 544,794,793.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,794,793.89/30,588.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,810.43

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