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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,014.56, 45,027.32 and 10,295.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,014.56, 45,027.32 and 10,295.12 is: 15,444.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,014.56 : 45,027.32 = 10,295.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,014.56/45,027.32 = 10,295.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,014.56x = 45,027.32 × 10,295.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,014.56x = 463,561,662.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,561,662.68/30,014.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,444.56

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