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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,259.55, 45,374.91 and 10,535.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,259.55, 45,374.91 and 10,535.69 is: 15,798.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,259.55 : 45,374.91 = 10,535.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,259.55/45,374.91 = 10,535.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,259.55x = 45,374.91 × 10,535.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,259.55x = 478,055,758.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,055,758.66/30,259.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,798.51

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