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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,295.62, 45,456.66 and 10,588.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,295.62, 45,456.66 and 10,588.32 is: 15,887.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,295.62 : 45,456.66 = 10,588.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,295.62/45,456.66 = 10,588.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,295.62x = 45,456.66 × 10,588.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,295.62x = 481,309,662.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,309,662.21/30,295.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,887.10

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