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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,340.10, 45,530.64 and 10,618.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,340.10, 45,530.64 and 10,618.82 is: 15,935.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,340.10 : 45,530.64 = 10,618.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,340.10/45,530.64 = 10,618.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,340.10x = 45,530.64 × 10,618.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,340.10x = 483,481,670.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,481,670.64/30,340.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,935.40

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