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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,162.16, 45,226.80 and 10,439.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,162.16, 45,226.80 and 10,439.08 is: 15,652.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,162.16 : 45,226.80 = 10,439.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,162.16/45,226.80 = 10,439.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,162.16x = 45,226.80 × 10,439.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,162.16x = 472,126,183.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,126,183.34/30,162.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,652.93

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