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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,262.43, 45,388.16 and 10,269.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,262.43, 45,388.16 and 10,269.17 is: 15,401.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,262.43 : 45,388.16 = 10,269.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,262.43/45,388.16 = 10,269.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,262.43x = 45,388.16 × 10,269.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,262.43x = 466,098,731.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,098,731.03/30,262.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,401.89

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