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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,148.29, 45,227.66 and 10,155.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,148.29, 45,227.66 and 10,155.87 is: 15,235.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,148.29 : 45,227.66 = 10,155.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,148.29/45,227.66 = 10,155.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,148.29x = 45,227.66 × 10,155.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,148.29x = 459,326,184.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,326,184.58/30,148.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,235.56

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