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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,183.54, 45,275.33 and 10,462.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,183.54, 45,275.33 and 10,462.11 is: 15,693.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,183.54 : 45,275.33 = 10,462.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,183.54/45,275.33 = 10,462.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,183.54x = 45,275.33 × 10,462.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,183.54x = 473,675,482.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,675,482.75/30,183.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,693.17

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