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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,005.72, 45,035.64 and 15,977.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,005.72, 45,035.64 and 15,977.46 is: 23,980.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,005.72 : 45,035.64 = 15,977.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,005.72/45,035.64 = 15,977.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,005.72x = 45,035.64 × 15,977.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,005.72x = 719,555,136.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,555,136.67/30,005.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,980.60

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