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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,016.08, 45,025.36 and 10,308.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,016.08, 45,025.36 and 10,308.24 is: 15,462.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,016.08 : 45,025.36 = 10,308.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,016.08/45,025.36 = 10,308.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,016.08x = 45,025.36 × 10,308.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,016.08x = 464,132,216.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,132,216.97/30,016.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,462.79

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