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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,522.96, 45,784.56 and 10,801.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,522.96, 45,784.56 and 10,801.52 is: 16,202.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,522.96 : 45,784.56 = 10,801.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,522.96/45,784.56 = 10,801.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,522.96x = 45,784.56 × 10,801.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,522.96x = 494,542,840.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,542,840.53/30,522.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,202.32

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