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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,027.65, 45,042.39 and 10,305.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,027.65, 45,042.39 and 10,305.92 is: 15,459.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,027.65 : 45,042.39 = 10,305.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,027.65/45,042.39 = 10,305.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,027.65x = 45,042.39 × 10,305.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,027.65x = 464,203,267.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,203,267.95/30,027.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,459.19

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