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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,026.04, 45,039.96 and 10,304.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,026.04, 45,039.96 and 10,304.31 is: 15,456.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,026.04 : 45,039.96 = 10,304.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,026.04/45,039.96 = 10,304.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,026.04x = 45,039.96 × 10,304.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,026.04x = 464,105,710.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,105,710.23/30,026.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,456.77

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