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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,004.44, 44,996.76 and 10,282.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,004.44, 44,996.76 and 10,282.56 is: 15,420.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,004.44 : 44,996.76 = 10,282.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,004.44/44,996.76 = 10,282.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,004.44x = 44,996.76 × 10,282.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,004.44x = 462,681,884.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,681,884.51/30,004.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,420.45

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