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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,001.32, 44,986.84 and 10,003.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,001.32, 44,986.84 and 10,003.71 is: 15,000.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,001.32 : 44,986.84 = 10,003.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,001.32/44,986.84 = 10,003.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,001.32x = 44,986.84 × 10,003.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,001.32x = 450,035,301.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,035,301.18/30,001.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,000.52

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