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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,274.47, 45,411.32 and 10,552.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,274.47, 45,411.32 and 10,552.96 is: 15,829.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,274.47 : 45,411.32 = 10,552.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,274.47/45,411.32 = 10,552.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,274.47x = 45,411.32 × 10,552.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,274.47x = 479,223,756.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,223,756.36/30,274.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,829.30

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