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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,429.93, 45,643.35 and 10,708.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,429.93, 45,643.35 and 10,708.65 is: 16,062.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,429.93 : 45,643.35 = 10,708.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,429.93/45,643.35 = 10,708.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,429.93x = 45,643.35 × 10,708.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,429.93x = 488,778,659.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,778,659.98/30,429.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,062.43

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