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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,011.63, 45,044.73 and 15,983.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,011.63, 45,044.73 and 15,983.42 is: 23,989.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,011.63 : 45,044.73 = 15,983.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,011.63/45,044.73 = 15,983.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,011.63x = 45,044.73 × 15,983.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,011.63x = 719,968,613.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,968,613.15/30,011.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,989.66

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