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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,043.71, 45,050.36 and 10,046.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,043.71, 45,050.36 and 10,046.09 is: 15,064.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,043.71 : 45,050.36 = 10,046.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,043.71/45,050.36 = 10,046.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,043.71x = 45,050.36 × 10,046.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,043.71x = 452,580,033.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,580,033.49/30,043.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,064.05

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