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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,098.63, 45,156.86 and 10,379.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,098.63, 45,156.86 and 10,379.18 is: 15,571.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,098.63 : 45,156.86 = 10,379.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,098.63/45,156.86 = 10,379.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,098.63x = 45,156.86 × 10,379.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,098.63x = 468,691,178.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,691,178.17/30,098.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,571.84

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