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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,008.04, 45,012.05 and 10,286.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,008.04, 45,012.05 and 10,286.76 is: 15,430.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,008.04 : 45,012.05 = 10,286.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,008.04/45,012.05 = 10,286.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,008.04x = 45,012.05 × 10,286.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,008.04x = 463,028,104.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,028,104.02/30,008.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,430.13

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