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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,383.73, 45,586.53 and 10,665.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,383.73, 45,586.53 and 10,665.36 is: 16,001.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,383.73 : 45,586.53 = 10,665.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,383.73/45,586.53 = 10,665.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,383.73x = 45,586.53 × 10,665.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,383.73x = 486,196,753.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,196,753.60/30,383.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,001.88

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