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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,273.96, 45,411.24 and 10,552.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,273.96, 45,411.24 and 10,552.62 is: 15,829.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,273.96 : 45,411.24 = 10,552.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,273.96/45,411.24 = 10,552.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,273.96x = 45,411.24 × 10,552.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,273.96x = 479,207,559.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,207,559.45/30,273.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,829.03

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