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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,273.89, 45,411.01 and 10,552.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,273.89, 45,411.01 and 10,552.35 is: 15,828.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,273.89 : 45,411.01 = 10,552.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,273.89/45,411.01 = 10,552.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,273.89x = 45,411.01 × 10,552.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,273.89x = 479,192,844.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,192,844.99/30,273.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,828.58

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