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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,002.64, 44,988.80 and 10,005.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,002.64, 44,988.80 and 10,005.02 is: 15,002.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,002.64 : 44,988.80 = 10,005.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,002.64/44,988.80 = 10,005.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,002.64x = 44,988.80 × 10,005.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,002.64x = 450,113,843.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,113,843.78/30,002.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,002.47

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