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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,225.17, 45,358.41 and 10,503.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,225.17, 45,358.41 and 10,503.56 is: 15,762.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,225.17 : 45,358.41 = 10,503.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,225.17/45,358.41 = 10,503.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,225.17x = 45,358.41 × 10,503.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,225.17x = 476,424,554.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,424,554.15/30,225.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,762.51

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