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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,251.43, 45,382.00 and 10,535.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,251.43, 45,382.00 and 10,535.59 is: 15,805.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,251.43 : 45,382.00 = 10,535.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,251.43/45,382.00 = 10,535.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,251.43x = 45,382.00 × 10,535.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,251.43x = 478,126,092.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,126,092.70/30,251.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,805.07

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