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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,182.54, 45,273.83 and 10,461.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,182.54, 45,273.83 and 10,461.11 is: 15,691.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,182.54 : 45,273.83 = 10,461.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,182.54/45,273.83 = 10,461.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,182.54x = 45,273.83 × 10,461.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,182.54x = 473,614,237.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,614,237.08/30,182.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,691.67

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