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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,220.56, 45,316.80 and 10,493.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,220.56, 45,316.80 and 10,493.28 is: 15,735.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,220.56 : 45,316.80 = 10,493.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,220.56/45,316.80 = 10,493.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,220.56x = 45,316.80 × 10,493.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,220.56x = 475,521,871.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,521,871.10/30,220.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,735.04

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