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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,529.60, 45,794.40 and 10,830.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,529.60, 45,794.40 and 10,830.40 is: 16,245.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,529.60 : 45,794.40 = 10,830.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,529.60/45,794.40 = 10,830.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,529.60x = 45,794.40 × 10,830.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,529.60x = 495,971,669.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,971,669.76/30,529.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,245.60

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