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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,438.68, 45,671.22 and 10,731.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,438.68, 45,671.22 and 10,731.32 is: 16,101.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,438.68 : 45,671.22 = 10,731.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,438.68/45,671.22 = 10,731.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,438.68x = 45,671.22 × 10,731.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,438.68x = 490,112,476.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,112,476.61/30,438.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,101.63

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