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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,327.81, 45,462.93 and 10,593.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,327.81, 45,462.93 and 10,593.51 is: 15,880.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,327.81 : 45,462.93 = 10,593.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,327.81/45,462.93 = 10,593.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,327.81x = 45,462.93 × 10,593.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,327.81x = 481,612,003.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,612,003.58/30,327.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,880.21

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