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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,665.60, 45,998.40 and 10,966.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,665.60, 45,998.40 and 10,966.40 is: 16,449.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,665.60 : 45,998.40 = 10,966.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,665.60/45,998.40 = 10,966.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,665.60x = 45,998.40 × 10,966.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,665.60x = 504,436,853.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,436,853.76/30,665.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,449.60

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