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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,391.38, 45,591.62 and 10,666.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,391.38, 45,591.62 and 10,666.46 is: 16,001.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,391.38 : 45,591.62 = 10,666.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,391.38/45,591.62 = 10,666.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,391.38x = 45,591.62 × 10,666.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,391.38x = 486,301,191.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,301,191.07/30,391.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,001.29

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