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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,040.72, 45,049.88 and 10,313.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,040.72, 45,049.88 and 10,313.68 is: 15,466.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,040.72 : 45,049.88 = 10,313.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,040.72/45,049.88 = 10,313.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,040.72x = 45,049.88 × 10,313.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,040.72x = 464,630,046.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,630,046.36/30,040.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,466.67

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