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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,222.51, 45,030 and 28,524.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,222.51, 45,030 and 28,524.81 is: 42,500.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,222.51 : 45,030 = 28,524.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,222.51/45,030 = 28,524.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,222.51x = 45,030 × 28,524.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,222.51x = 1,284,472,194.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,284,472,194.30/30,222.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,500.51

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