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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,348.74, 45,535.26 and 10,641.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,348.74, 45,535.26 and 10,641.44 is: 15,966.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,348.74 : 45,535.26 = 10,641.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,348.74/45,535.26 = 10,641.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,348.74x = 45,535.26 × 10,641.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,348.74x = 484,560,737.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,560,737.17/30,348.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,966.42

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