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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,368.84, 45,558.62 and 10,373.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,368.84, 45,558.62 and 10,373.66 is: 15,562.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,368.84 : 45,558.62 = 10,373.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,368.84/45,558.62 = 10,373.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,368.84x = 45,558.62 × 10,373.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,368.84x = 472,609,633.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,609,633.95/30,368.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,562.32

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