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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,004.88, 45,034.61 and 15,976.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,004.88, 45,034.61 and 15,976.67 is: 23,979.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,004.88 : 45,034.61 = 15,976.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,004.88/45,034.61 = 15,976.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,004.88x = 45,034.61 × 15,976.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,004.88x = 719,502,797.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,502,797.49/30,004.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,979.53

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