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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,099.52, 45,153.21 and 10,372.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,099.52, 45,153.21 and 10,372.78 is: 15,560.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,099.52 : 45,153.21 = 10,372.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,099.52/45,153.21 = 10,372.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,099.52x = 45,153.21 × 10,372.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,099.52x = 468,364,313.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,364,313.62/30,099.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,560.52

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