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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,332.72, 45,517.44 and 10,625.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,332.72, 45,517.44 and 10,625.96 is: 15,945.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,332.72 : 45,517.44 = 10,625.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,332.72/45,517.44 = 10,625.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,332.72x = 45,517.44 × 10,625.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,332.72x = 483,666,496.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,666,496.74/30,332.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,945.37

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