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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,225.45, 45,358.83 and 10,503.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,225.45, 45,358.83 and 10,503.84 is: 15,762.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,225.45 : 45,358.83 = 10,503.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,225.45/45,358.83 = 10,503.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,225.45x = 45,358.83 × 10,503.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,225.45x = 476,441,892.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,441,892.91/30,225.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,762.94

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