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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,437.82, 45,677.93 and 10,717.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,437.82, 45,677.93 and 10,717.97 is: 16,084.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,437.82 : 45,677.93 = 10,717.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,437.82/45,677.93 = 10,717.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,437.82x = 45,677.93 × 10,717.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,437.82x = 489,574,401.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,574,401.42/30,437.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,084.41

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