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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,550.71, 45,814.82 and 10,555.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,550.71, 45,814.82 and 10,555.07 is: 15,828.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,550.71 : 45,814.82 = 10,555.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,550.71/45,814.82 = 10,555.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,550.71x = 45,814.82 × 10,555.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,550.71x = 483,578,733.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,578,733.48/30,550.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,828.73

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