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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,291.46, 45,437.22 and 10,565.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,291.46, 45,437.22 and 10,565.26 is: 15,847.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,291.46 : 45,437.22 = 10,565.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,291.46/45,437.22 = 10,565.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,291.46x = 45,437.22 × 10,565.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,291.46x = 480,056,042.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,056,042.98/30,291.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,847.90

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