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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,185.56, 45,273.99 and 10,191.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,185.56, 45,273.99 and 10,191.43 is: 15,285.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,185.56 : 45,273.99 = 10,191.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,185.56/45,273.99 = 10,191.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,185.56x = 45,273.99 × 10,191.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,185.56x = 461,406,699.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,406,699.91/30,185.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,285.68

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