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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,246.68, 45,367.14 and 10,524.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,246.68, 45,367.14 and 10,524.44 is: 15,785.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,246.68 : 45,367.14 = 10,524.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,246.68/45,367.14 = 10,524.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,246.68x = 45,367.14 × 10,524.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,246.68x = 477,463,742.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,463,742.90/30,246.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,785.66

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