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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,277.65, 45,416.61 and 10,556.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,277.65, 45,416.61 and 10,556.19 is: 15,834.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,277.65 : 45,416.61 = 10,556.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,277.65/45,416.61 = 10,556.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,277.65x = 45,416.61 × 10,556.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,277.65x = 479,426,364.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,426,364.32/30,277.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,834.33

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