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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,008.64, 44,997.96 and 10,011.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,008.64, 44,997.96 and 10,011.17 is: 15,011.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,008.64 : 44,997.96 = 10,011.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,008.64/44,997.96 = 10,011.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,008.64x = 44,997.96 × 10,011.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,008.64x = 450,482,067.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,482,067.82/30,008.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,011.75

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