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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,171.66, 45,241.05 and 10,448.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,171.66, 45,241.05 and 10,448.58 is: 15,667.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,171.66 : 45,241.05 = 10,448.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,171.66/45,241.05 = 10,448.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,171.66x = 45,241.05 × 10,448.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,171.66x = 472,704,730.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,704,730.21/30,171.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,667.18

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