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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,026.92, 45,042.68 and 10,305.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,026.92, 45,042.68 and 10,305.32 is: 15,458.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,026.92 : 45,042.68 = 10,305.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,026.92/45,042.68 = 10,305.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,026.92x = 45,042.68 × 10,305.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,026.92x = 464,179,231.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,179,231.06/30,026.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,458.77

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