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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,244.68, 45,364.14 and 10,522.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,244.68, 45,364.14 and 10,522.44 is: 15,782.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,244.68 : 45,364.14 = 10,522.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,244.68/45,364.14 = 10,522.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,244.68x = 45,364.14 × 10,522.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,244.68x = 477,341,441.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,341,441.30/30,244.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,782.66

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