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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,108.72, 45,169.92 and 10,387.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,108.72, 45,169.92 and 10,387.60 is: 15,583.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,108.72 : 45,169.92 = 10,387.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,108.72/45,169.92 = 10,387.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,108.72x = 45,169.92 × 10,387.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,108.72x = 469,207,060.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,207,060.99/30,108.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,583.76

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