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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,183.77, 45,265.40 and 10,457.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,183.77, 45,265.40 and 10,457.72 is: 15,683.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,183.77 : 45,265.40 = 10,457.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,183.77/45,265.40 = 10,457.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,183.77x = 45,265.40 × 10,457.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,183.77x = 473,372,852.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,372,852.74/30,183.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,683.03

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