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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,245.12, 45,372.53 and 10,529.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,245.12, 45,372.53 and 10,529.31 is: 15,795.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,245.12 : 45,372.53 = 10,529.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,245.12/45,372.53 = 10,529.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,245.12x = 45,372.53 × 10,529.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,245.12x = 477,741,433.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,741,433.85/30,245.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,795.65

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