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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,302.17, 45,473.99 and 10,580.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,302.17, 45,473.99 and 10,580.73 is: 15,878.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,302.17 : 45,473.99 = 10,580.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,302.17/45,473.99 = 10,580.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,302.17x = 45,473.99 × 10,580.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,302.17x = 481,148,010.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,148,010.21/30,302.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,878.34

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