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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,280.95, 45,421.70 and 10,559.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,280.95, 45,421.70 and 10,559.48 is: 15,839.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,280.95 : 45,421.70 = 10,559.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,280.95/45,421.70 = 10,559.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,280.95x = 45,421.70 × 10,559.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,280.95x = 479,629,252.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,629,252.81/30,280.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,839.31

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