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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,369.48, 45,559.56 and 10,374.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,369.48, 45,559.56 and 10,374.27 is: 15,563.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,369.48 : 45,559.56 = 10,374.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,369.48/45,559.56 = 10,374.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,369.48x = 45,559.56 × 10,374.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,369.48x = 472,647,062.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,647,062.62/30,369.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,563.23

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