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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,266.36, 45,399.76 and 10,544.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,266.36, 45,399.76 and 10,544.85 is: 15,817.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,266.36 : 45,399.76 = 10,544.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,266.36/45,399.76 = 10,544.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,266.36x = 45,399.76 × 10,544.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,266.36x = 478,733,632.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,733,632.87/30,266.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,817.35

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