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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,145.23, 45,228.69 and 10,425.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,145.23, 45,228.69 and 10,425.78 is: 15,642.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,145.23 : 45,228.69 = 10,425.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,145.23/45,228.69 = 10,425.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,145.23x = 45,228.69 × 10,425.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,145.23x = 471,544,371.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,544,371.63/30,145.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,642.42

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