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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,184.13, 45,276.19 and 10,462.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,184.13, 45,276.19 and 10,462.68 is: 15,694.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,184.13 : 45,276.19 = 10,462.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,184.13/45,276.19 = 10,462.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,184.13x = 45,276.19 × 10,462.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,184.13x = 473,710,261.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,710,261.43/30,184.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,694.02

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