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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,268.94, 45,407.64 and 10,544.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,268.94, 45,407.64 and 10,544.60 is: 15,818.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,268.94 : 45,407.64 = 10,544.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,268.94/45,407.64 = 10,544.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,268.94x = 45,407.64 × 10,544.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,268.94x = 478,805,400.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,805,400.74/30,268.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,818.37

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