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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,637.58, 45,962.91 and 10,647.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,637.58, 45,962.91 and 10,647.72 is: 15,973.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,637.58 : 45,962.91 = 10,647.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,637.58/45,962.91 = 10,647.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,637.58x = 45,962.91 × 10,647.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,637.58x = 489,400,196.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,400,196.07/30,637.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,973.86

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