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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,146.55, 45,210.34 and 10,909.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,146.55, 45,210.34 and 10,909.82 is: 16,361.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,146.55 : 45,210.34 = 10,909.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,146.55/45,210.34 = 10,909.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,146.55x = 45,210.34 × 10,909.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,146.55x = 493,236,574.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,236,574.58/30,146.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,361.29

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