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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,299.27, 45,449.10 and 10,577.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,299.27, 45,449.10 and 10,577.82 is: 15,866.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,299.27 : 45,449.10 = 10,577.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,299.27/45,449.10 = 10,577.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,299.27x = 45,449.10 × 10,577.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,299.27x = 480,752,569.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,752,569.40/30,299.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,866.81

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