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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,298.61, 45,468.68 and 10,577.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,298.61, 45,468.68 and 10,577.17 is: 15,873.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,298.61 : 45,468.68 = 10,577.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,298.61/45,468.68 = 10,577.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,298.61x = 45,468.68 × 10,577.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,298.61x = 480,929,961.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,929,961.99/30,298.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,873.00

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