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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,236.58, 45,354.96 and 10,515.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,236.58, 45,354.96 and 10,515.24 is: 15,772.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,236.58 : 45,354.96 = 10,515.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,236.58/45,354.96 = 10,515.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,236.58x = 45,354.96 × 10,515.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,236.58x = 476,918,289.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,918,289.59/30,236.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,772.89

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