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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,112.29, 45,173.97 and 10,119.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,112.29, 45,173.97 and 10,119.87 is: 15,181.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,112.29 : 45,173.97 = 10,119.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,112.29/45,173.97 = 10,119.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,112.29x = 45,173.97 × 10,119.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,112.29x = 457,154,703.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,154,703.78/30,112.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,181.67

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