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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,261.74, 45,392.81 and 10,540.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,261.74, 45,392.81 and 10,540.67 is: 15,811.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,261.74 : 45,392.81 = 10,540.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,261.74/45,392.81 = 10,540.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,261.74x = 45,392.81 × 10,540.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,261.74x = 478,470,350.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,470,350.92/30,261.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,811.07

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