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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,356.49, 45,554.94 and 10,635.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,356.49, 45,554.94 and 10,635.02 is: 15,959.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,356.49 : 45,554.94 = 10,635.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,356.49/45,554.94 = 10,635.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,356.49x = 45,554.94 × 10,635.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,356.49x = 484,477,470.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,477,470.22/30,356.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,959.60

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