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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,372.24, 45,558.66 and 10,651.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,372.24, 45,558.66 and 10,651.27 is: 15,977.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,372.24 : 45,558.66 = 10,651.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,372.24/45,558.66 = 10,651.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,372.24x = 45,558.66 × 10,651.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,372.24x = 485,257,588.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,257,588.50/30,372.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,977.01

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