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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,636.83, 45,933.62 and 11,901.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,636.83, 45,933.62 and 11,901.26 is: 17,843.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,636.83 : 45,933.62 = 11,901.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,636.83/45,933.62 = 11,901.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,636.83x = 45,933.62 × 11,901.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,636.83x = 546,667,665.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,667,665.19/30,636.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,843.48

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