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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,132.16, 45,218.96 and 10,410.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,132.16, 45,218.96 and 10,410.74 is: 15,623.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,132.16 : 45,218.96 = 10,410.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,132.16/45,218.96 = 10,410.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,132.16x = 45,218.96 × 10,410.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,132.16x = 470,762,835.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,762,835.63/30,132.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,623.27

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