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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,256.84, 45,334.86 and 10,524.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,256.84, 45,334.86 and 10,524.52 is: 15,769.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,256.84 : 45,334.86 = 10,524.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,256.84/45,334.86 = 10,524.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,256.84x = 45,334.86 × 10,524.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,256.84x = 477,127,640.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,127,640.77/30,256.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,769.25

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