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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,005.63, 45,035.73 and 15,977.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,005.63, 45,035.73 and 15,977.42 is: 23,980.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,005.63 : 45,035.73 = 15,977.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,005.63/45,035.73 = 15,977.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,005.63x = 45,035.73 × 15,977.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,005.63x = 719,554,548.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,554,548.04/30,005.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,980.66

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