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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,245.68, 45,365.64 and 10,523.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,245.68, 45,365.64 and 10,523.44 is: 15,784.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,245.68 : 45,365.64 = 10,523.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,245.68/45,365.64 = 10,523.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,245.68x = 45,365.64 × 10,523.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,245.68x = 477,402,590.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,402,590.60/30,245.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,784.16

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