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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,003.03, 44,991.71 and 10,283.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,003.03, 44,991.71 and 10,283.58 is: 15,420.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,003.03 : 44,991.71 = 10,283.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,003.03/44,991.71 = 10,283.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,003.03x = 44,991.71 × 10,283.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,003.03x = 462,675,849.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,675,849.12/30,003.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,420.97

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