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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,006.26, 45,037.64 and 15,225.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,006.26, 45,037.64 and 15,225.79 is: 22,853.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,006.26 : 45,037.64 = 15,225.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,006.26/45,037.64 = 15,225.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,006.26x = 45,037.64 × 15,225.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,006.26x = 685,733,648.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,733,648.74/30,006.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,853.02

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