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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,623.49, 45,941.78 and 10,633.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,623.49, 45,941.78 and 10,633.60 is: 15,952.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,623.49 : 45,941.78 = 10,633.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,623.49/45,941.78 = 10,633.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,623.49x = 45,941.78 × 10,633.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,623.49x = 488,526,595.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,526,595.82/30,623.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,952.68

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