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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,115.86, 45,180.96 and 10,394.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,115.86, 45,180.96 and 10,394.58 is: 15,594.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,115.86 : 45,180.96 = 10,394.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,115.86/45,180.96 = 10,394.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,115.86x = 45,180.96 × 10,394.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,115.86x = 469,637,103.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,637,103.20/30,115.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,594.34

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