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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,004.60, 45,006.90 and 10,281.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,004.60, 45,006.90 and 10,281.40 is: 15,422.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,004.60 : 45,006.90 = 10,281.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,004.60/45,006.90 = 10,281.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,004.60x = 45,006.90 × 10,281.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,004.60x = 462,733,941.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,733,941.66/30,004.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,422.10

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