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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,368.52, 45,553.08 and 10,647.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,368.52, 45,553.08 and 10,647.55 is: 15,971.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,368.52 : 45,553.08 = 10,647.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,368.52/45,553.08 = 10,647.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,368.52x = 45,553.08 × 10,647.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,368.52x = 485,028,793.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,028,793.82/30,368.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,971.43

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