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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,209.22, 45,314.37 and 10,488.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,209.22, 45,314.37 and 10,488.42 is: 15,732.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,209.22 : 45,314.37 = 10,488.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,209.22/45,314.37 = 10,488.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,209.22x = 45,314.37 × 10,488.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,209.22x = 475,276,144.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,276,144.60/30,209.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,732.82

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