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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,556.48, 45,828.96 and 10,834.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,556.48, 45,828.96 and 10,834.24 is: 16,249.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,556.48 : 45,828.96 = 10,834.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,556.48/45,828.96 = 10,834.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,556.48x = 45,828.96 × 10,834.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,556.48x = 496,521,951.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,521,951.59/30,556.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,249.32

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