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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,313.98, 45,469.35 and 10,592.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,313.98, 45,469.35 and 10,592.10 is: 15,887.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,313.98 : 45,469.35 = 10,592.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,313.98/45,469.35 = 10,592.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,313.98x = 45,469.35 × 10,592.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,313.98x = 481,615,902.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,615,902.14/30,313.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,887.58

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