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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,056.68, 45,087.46 and 10,335.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,056.68, 45,087.46 and 10,335.28 is: 15,503.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,056.68 : 45,087.46 = 10,335.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,056.68/45,087.46 = 10,335.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,056.68x = 45,087.46 × 10,335.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,056.68x = 465,991,523.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,991,523.59/30,056.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,503.76

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