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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,120.88, 45,183.84 and 10,399.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,120.88, 45,183.84 and 10,399.60 is: 15,600.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,120.88 : 45,183.84 = 10,399.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,120.88/45,183.84 = 10,399.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,120.88x = 45,183.84 × 10,399.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,120.88x = 469,893,862.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,893,862.46/30,120.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,600.27

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