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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,072.61, 45,108.45 and 10,351.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,072.61, 45,108.45 and 10,351.34 is: 15,526.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,072.61 : 45,108.45 = 10,351.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,072.61/45,108.45 = 10,351.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,072.61x = 45,108.45 × 10,351.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,072.61x = 466,932,933.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,932,933.33/30,072.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,526.85

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