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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,250.32, 45,375.58 and 10,524.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,250.32, 45,375.58 and 10,524.18 is: 15,786.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,250.32 : 45,375.58 = 10,524.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,250.32/45,375.58 = 10,524.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,250.32x = 45,375.58 × 10,524.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,250.32x = 477,540,771.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,540,771.52/30,250.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,786.30

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