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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,009.37, 45,016.25 and 10,287.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,009.37, 45,016.25 and 10,287.76 is: 15,432.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,009.37 : 45,016.25 = 10,287.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,009.37/45,016.25 = 10,287.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,009.37x = 45,016.25 × 10,287.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,009.37x = 463,116,324.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,116,324.66/30,009.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,432.39

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