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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,170.16, 45,255.81 and 10,449.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,170.16, 45,255.81 and 10,449.36 is: 15,674.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,170.16 : 45,255.81 = 10,449.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,170.16/45,255.81 = 10,449.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,170.16x = 45,255.81 × 10,449.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,170.16x = 472,894,250.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,894,250.78/30,170.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,674.24

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