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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,293.98, 45,441.18 and 10,572.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,293.98, 45,441.18 and 10,572.46 is: 15,858.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,293.98 : 45,441.18 = 10,572.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,293.98/45,441.18 = 10,572.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,293.98x = 45,441.18 × 10,572.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,293.98x = 480,425,057.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,425,057.90/30,293.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,858.76

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