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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,499.69, 45,740.73 and 10,508.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,499.69, 45,740.73 and 10,508.37 is: 15,759.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,499.69 : 45,740.73 = 10,508.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,499.69/45,740.73 = 10,508.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,499.69x = 45,740.73 × 10,508.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,499.69x = 480,660,382.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,660,382.79/30,499.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,759.52

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