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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,600.57, 45,905.47 and 10,874.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,600.57, 45,905.47 and 10,874.43 is: 16,313.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,600.57 : 45,905.47 = 10,874.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,600.57/45,905.47 = 10,874.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,600.57x = 45,905.47 × 10,874.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,600.57x = 499,195,948.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,195,948.49/30,600.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,313.29

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