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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,228.44, 45,328.31 and 10,504.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,228.44, 45,328.31 and 10,504.43 is: 15,751.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,228.44 : 45,328.31 = 10,504.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,228.44/45,328.31 = 10,504.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,228.44x = 45,328.31 × 10,504.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,228.44x = 476,148,244.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,148,244.59/30,228.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,751.66

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