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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,114.74, 45,178.17 and 10,394.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,114.74, 45,178.17 and 10,394.06 is: 15,593.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,114.74 : 45,178.17 = 10,394.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,114.74/45,178.17 = 10,394.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,114.74x = 45,178.17 × 10,394.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,114.74x = 469,584,609.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,584,609.67/30,114.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,593.18

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