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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,179.40, 45,269.68 and 10,458.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,179.40, 45,269.68 and 10,458.60 is: 15,688.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,179.40 : 45,269.68 = 10,458.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,179.40/45,269.68 = 10,458.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,179.40x = 45,269.68 × 10,458.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,179.40x = 473,457,475.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,457,475.25/30,179.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,688.10

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