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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,262.97, 45,394.68 and 10,541.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,262.97, 45,394.68 and 10,541.49 is: 15,812.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,262.97 : 45,394.68 = 10,541.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,262.97/45,394.68 = 10,541.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,262.97x = 45,394.68 × 10,541.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,262.97x = 478,527,630.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,527,630.62/30,262.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,812.32

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