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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,287.99, 45,422.27 and 10,020.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,287.99, 45,422.27 and 10,020.98 is: 15,028.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,287.99 : 45,422.27 = 10,020.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,287.99/45,422.27 = 10,020.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,287.99x = 45,422.27 × 10,020.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,287.99x = 455,175,659.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,175,659.22/30,287.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,028.26

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