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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,053.57, 45,082.78 and 10,332.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,053.57, 45,082.78 and 10,332.14 is: 15,499.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,053.57 : 45,082.78 = 10,332.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,053.57/45,082.78 = 10,332.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,053.57x = 45,082.78 × 10,332.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,053.57x = 465,801,343.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,801,343.30/30,053.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,499.04

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