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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,012.24, 45,013.74 and 10,286.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,012.24, 45,013.74 and 10,286.28 is: 15,427.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,012.24 : 45,013.74 = 10,286.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,012.24/45,013.74 = 10,286.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,012.24x = 45,013.74 × 10,286.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,012.24x = 463,023,933.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,023,933.49/30,012.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,427.84

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