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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,620.77, 45,948.94 and 11,913.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,620.77, 45,948.94 and 11,913.72 is: 17,877.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,620.77 : 45,948.94 = 11,913.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,620.77/45,948.94 = 11,913.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,620.77x = 45,948.94 × 11,913.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,620.77x = 547,422,603.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,422,603.36/30,620.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,877.49

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