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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,276.60, 45,428.40 and 10,569.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,276.60, 45,428.40 and 10,569.30 is: 15,858.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,276.60 : 45,428.40 = 10,569.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,276.60/45,428.40 = 10,569.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,276.60x = 45,428.40 × 10,569.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,276.60x = 480,146,388.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,146,388.12/30,276.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,858.66

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