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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,649.58, 45,962.36 and 11,927.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,649.58, 45,962.36 and 11,927.13 is: 17,886.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,649.58 : 45,962.36 = 11,927.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,649.58/45,962.36 = 11,927.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,649.58x = 45,962.36 × 11,927.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,649.58x = 548,198,983.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,198,983.19/30,649.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,886.02

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