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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,232.92, 45,353.34 and 10,512.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,232.92, 45,353.34 and 10,512.96 is: 15,770.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,232.92 : 45,353.34 = 10,512.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,232.92/45,353.34 = 10,512.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,232.92x = 45,353.34 × 10,512.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,232.92x = 476,797,849.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,797,849.29/30,232.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,770.82

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