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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,275.65, 45,413.61 and 10,554.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,275.65, 45,413.61 and 10,554.18 is: 15,831.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,275.65 : 45,413.61 = 10,554.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,275.65/45,413.61 = 10,554.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,275.65x = 45,413.61 × 10,554.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,275.65x = 479,303,414.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,303,414.39/30,275.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,831.32

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