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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,151.80, 45,219.60 and 10,436.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,151.80, 45,219.60 and 10,436.40 is: 15,651.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,151.80 : 45,219.60 = 10,436.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,151.80/45,219.60 = 10,436.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,151.80x = 45,219.60 × 10,436.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,151.80x = 471,929,833.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,929,833.44/30,151.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,651.80

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