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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,158.32, 45,241.58 and 10,431.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,158.32, 45,241.58 and 10,431.58 is: 15,648.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,158.32 : 45,241.58 = 10,431.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,158.32/45,241.58 = 10,431.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,158.32x = 45,241.58 × 10,431.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,158.32x = 471,941,161.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,941,161.10/30,158.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,648.79

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