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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,047.58, 45,073.44 and 10,340.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,047.58, 45,073.44 and 10,340.01 is: 15,510.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,047.58 : 45,073.44 = 10,340.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,047.58/45,073.44 = 10,340.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,047.58x = 45,073.44 × 10,340.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,047.58x = 466,059,820.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,059,820.33/30,047.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,510.73

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