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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,468.55, 45,703.84 and 10,477.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,468.55, 45,703.84 and 10,477.85 is: 15,717.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,468.55 : 45,703.84 = 10,477.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,468.55/45,703.84 = 10,477.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,468.55x = 45,703.84 × 10,477.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,468.55x = 478,877,865.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,877,865.68/30,468.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,717.12

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