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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,154.19, 45,222.65 and 10,161.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,154.19, 45,222.65 and 10,161.50 is: 15,239.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,154.19 : 45,222.65 = 10,161.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,154.19/45,222.65 = 10,161.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,154.19x = 45,222.65 × 10,161.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,154.19x = 459,529,907.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,529,907.17/30,154.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,239.34

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