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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,000.41, 45,006.98 and 10,273.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,000.41, 45,006.98 and 10,273.67 is: 15,412.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,000.41 : 45,006.98 = 10,273.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,000.41/45,006.98 = 10,273.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,000.41x = 45,006.98 × 10,273.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,000.41x = 462,386,583.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,386,583.81/30,000.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,412.68

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