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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,160.80, 45,241.20 and 10,437.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,160.80, 45,241.20 and 10,437.30 is: 15,655.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,160.80 : 45,241.20 = 10,437.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,160.80/45,241.20 = 10,437.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,160.80x = 45,241.20 × 10,437.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,160.80x = 472,195,976.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,195,976.76/30,160.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,655.95

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