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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,435.68, 45,666.72 and 10,728.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,435.68, 45,666.72 and 10,728.32 is: 16,097.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,435.68 : 45,666.72 = 10,728.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,435.68/45,666.72 = 10,728.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,435.68x = 45,666.72 × 10,728.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,435.68x = 489,927,185.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,927,185.51/30,435.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,097.13

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