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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,295.98, 45,444.18 and 10,574.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,295.98, 45,444.18 and 10,574.46 is: 15,861.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,295.98 : 45,444.18 = 10,574.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,295.98/45,444.18 = 10,574.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,295.98x = 45,444.18 × 10,574.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,295.98x = 480,547,663.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,547,663.64/30,295.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,861.76

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