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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,030.59, 45,030.60 and 10,032.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,030.59, 45,030.60 and 10,032.91 is: 15,044.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,030.59 : 45,030.60 = 10,032.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,030.59/45,030.60 = 10,032.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,030.59x = 45,030.60 × 10,032.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,030.59x = 451,787,844.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,787,844.47/30,030.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,044.25

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