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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,006.40, 44,981.77 and 10,280.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,006.40, 44,981.77 and 10,280.27 is: 15,410.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,006.40 : 44,981.77 = 10,280.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,006.40/44,981.77 = 10,280.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,006.40x = 44,981.77 × 10,280.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,006.40x = 462,424,740.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,424,740.68/30,006.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,410.87

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