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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,299.52, 45,451.71 and 10,577.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,299.52, 45,451.71 and 10,577.64 is: 15,867.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,299.52 : 45,451.71 = 10,577.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,299.52/45,451.71 = 10,577.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,299.52x = 45,451.71 × 10,577.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,299.52x = 480,771,825.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,771,825.76/30,299.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,867.31

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