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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,456.08, 45,689.52 and 10,746.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,456.08, 45,689.52 and 10,746.08 is: 16,121.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,456.08 : 45,689.52 = 10,746.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,456.08/45,689.52 = 10,746.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,456.08x = 45,689.52 × 10,746.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,456.08x = 490,983,237.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,983,237.08/30,456.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,121.03

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