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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,660.24, 45,993.37 and 11,941.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,660.24, 45,993.37 and 11,941.82 is: 17,913.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,660.24 : 45,993.37 = 11,941.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,660.24/45,993.37 = 11,941.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,660.24x = 45,993.37 × 11,941.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,660.24x = 549,244,545.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,244,545.73/30,660.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,913.90

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