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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,044.98, 45,035.67 and 10,049.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,044.98, 45,035.67 and 10,049.43 is: 15,063.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,044.98 : 45,035.67 = 10,049.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,044.98/45,035.67 = 10,049.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,044.98x = 45,035.67 × 10,049.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,044.98x = 452,582,813.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,582,813.17/30,044.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,063.51

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