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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,184.46, 45,266.43 and 10,458.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,184.46, 45,266.43 and 10,458.41 is: 15,684.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,184.46 : 45,266.43 = 10,458.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,184.46/45,266.43 = 10,458.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,184.46x = 45,266.43 × 10,458.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,184.46x = 473,414,997.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,414,997.34/30,184.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,684.07

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