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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,438.18, 45,662.94 and 10,729.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,438.18, 45,662.94 and 10,729.26 is: 16,095.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,438.18 : 45,662.94 = 10,729.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,438.18/45,662.94 = 10,729.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,438.18x = 45,662.94 × 10,729.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,438.18x = 489,929,555.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,929,555.62/30,438.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,095.89

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