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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,274.65, 45,412.11 and 10,553.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,274.65, 45,412.11 and 10,553.18 is: 15,829.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,274.65 : 45,412.11 = 10,553.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,274.65/45,412.11 = 10,553.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,274.65x = 45,412.11 × 10,553.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,274.65x = 479,241,943.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,241,943.95/30,274.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,829.81

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