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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,167.60, 45,251.40 and 10,439.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,167.60, 45,251.40 and 10,439.60 is: 15,659.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,167.60 : 45,251.40 = 10,439.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,167.60/45,251.40 = 10,439.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,167.60x = 45,251.40 × 10,439.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,167.60x = 472,406,515.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,406,515.44/30,167.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,659.40

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