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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,426.78, 45,644.02 and 10,440.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,426.78, 45,644.02 and 10,440.17 is: 15,661.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,426.78 : 45,644.02 = 10,440.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,426.78/45,644.02 = 10,440.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,426.78x = 45,644.02 × 10,440.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,426.78x = 476,531,073.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,531,073.96/30,426.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,661.57

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