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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,127.96, 45,161.86 and 10,393.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,127.96, 45,161.86 and 10,393.93 is: 15,580.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,127.96 : 45,161.86 = 10,393.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,127.96/45,161.86 = 10,393.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,127.96x = 45,161.86 × 10,393.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,127.96x = 469,409,211.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,409,211.51/30,127.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,580.52

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