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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,256.74, 45,386.33 and 10,537.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,256.74, 45,386.33 and 10,537.29 is: 15,806.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,256.74 : 45,386.33 = 10,537.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,256.74/45,386.33 = 10,537.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,256.74x = 45,386.33 × 10,537.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,256.74x = 478,248,868.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,248,868.56/30,256.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,806.36

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