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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,365.84, 45,554.12 and 10,370.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,365.84, 45,554.12 and 10,370.65 is: 15,557.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,365.84 : 45,554.12 = 10,370.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,365.84/45,554.12 = 10,370.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,365.84x = 45,554.12 × 10,370.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,365.84x = 472,425,834.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,425,834.58/30,365.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,557.81

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