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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,266.70, 45,404.10 and 10,551.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,266.70, 45,404.10 and 10,551.30 is: 15,828.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,266.70 : 45,404.10 = 10,551.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,266.70/45,404.10 = 10,551.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,266.70x = 45,404.10 × 10,551.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,266.70x = 479,072,280.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,072,280.33/30,266.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,828.36

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