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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,115.74, 45,179.67 and 10,395.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,115.74, 45,179.67 and 10,395.06 is: 15,594.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,115.74 : 45,179.67 = 10,395.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,115.74/45,179.67 = 10,395.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,115.74x = 45,179.67 × 10,395.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,115.74x = 469,645,380.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,645,380.43/30,115.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,594.68

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