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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,252.38, 45,391.56 and 10,520.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,252.38, 45,391.56 and 10,520.18 is: 15,784.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,252.38 : 45,391.56 = 10,520.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,252.38/45,391.56 = 10,520.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,252.38x = 45,391.56 × 10,520.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,252.38x = 477,527,381.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,527,381.68/30,252.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,784.79

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