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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,125.83, 45,188.05 and 10,402.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,125.83, 45,188.05 and 10,402.54 is: 15,603.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,125.83 : 45,188.05 = 10,402.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,125.83/45,188.05 = 10,402.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,125.83x = 45,188.05 × 10,402.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,125.83x = 470,070,497.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,070,497.65/30,125.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,603.57

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