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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,259.57, 45,385.71 and 10,536.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,259.57, 45,385.71 and 10,536.48 is: 15,803.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,259.57 : 45,385.71 = 10,536.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,259.57/45,385.71 = 10,536.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,259.57x = 45,385.71 × 10,536.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,259.57x = 478,205,625.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,205,625.70/30,259.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,803.45

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