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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,244.82, 45,373.59 and 10,522.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,244.82, 45,373.59 and 10,522.62 is: 15,786.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,244.82 : 45,373.59 = 10,522.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,244.82/45,373.59 = 10,522.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,244.82x = 45,373.59 × 10,522.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,244.82x = 477,449,045.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,449,045.61/30,244.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,786.15

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