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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,332.98, 45,498.06 and 10,615.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,332.98, 45,498.06 and 10,615.96 is: 15,923.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,332.98 : 45,498.06 = 10,615.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,332.98/45,498.06 = 10,615.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,332.98x = 45,498.06 × 10,615.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,332.98x = 483,005,585.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,005,585.04/30,332.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,923.45

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