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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,607.70, 45,911.55 and 10,886.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,607.70, 45,911.55 and 10,886.90 is: 16,330.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,607.70 : 45,911.55 = 10,886.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,607.70/45,911.55 = 10,886.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,607.70x = 45,911.55 × 10,886.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,607.70x = 499,834,453.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,834,453.70/30,607.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,330.35

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