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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,279.94, 45,406.95 and 10,552.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,279.94, 45,406.95 and 10,552.66 is: 15,824.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,279.94 : 45,406.95 = 10,552.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,279.94/45,406.95 = 10,552.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,279.94x = 45,406.95 × 10,552.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,279.94x = 479,164,104.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,164,104.99/30,279.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,824.47

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