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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,196.17, 45,294.35 and 10,474.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,196.17, 45,294.35 and 10,474.73 is: 15,712.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,196.17 : 45,294.35 = 10,474.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,196.17/45,294.35 = 10,474.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,196.17x = 45,294.35 × 10,474.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,196.17x = 474,445,807.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,445,807.93/30,196.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,712.12

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