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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,470.67, 45,707.01 and 10,479.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,470.67, 45,707.01 and 10,479.96 is: 15,720.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,470.67 : 45,707.01 = 10,479.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,470.67/45,707.01 = 10,479.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,470.67x = 45,707.01 × 10,479.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,470.67x = 479,007,597.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,007,597.22/30,470.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,720.28

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