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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,312.17, 45,468.34 and 10,590.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,312.17, 45,468.34 and 10,590.73 is: 15,886.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,312.17 : 45,468.34 = 10,590.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,312.17/45,468.34 = 10,590.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,312.17x = 45,468.34 × 10,590.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,312.17x = 481,542,685.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,542,685.15/30,312.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,886.12

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