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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,032.64, 45,037.44 and 10,307.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,032.64, 45,037.44 and 10,307.52 is: 15,457.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,032.64 : 45,037.44 = 10,307.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,032.64/45,037.44 = 10,307.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,032.64x = 45,037.44 × 10,307.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,032.64x = 464,224,313.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,224,313.55/30,032.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,457.33

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