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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,004.63, 45,035.19 and 15,224.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,004.63, 45,035.19 and 15,224.15 is: 22,850.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,004.63 : 45,035.19 = 15,224.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,004.63/45,035.19 = 15,224.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,004.63x = 45,035.19 × 15,224.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,004.63x = 685,622,600.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,622,600.43/30,004.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,850.56

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