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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,012.41, 45,046.87 and 15,231.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,012.41, 45,046.87 and 15,231.94 is: 22,862.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,012.41 : 45,046.87 = 15,231.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,012.41/45,046.87 = 15,231.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,012.41x = 45,046.87 × 15,231.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,012.41x = 686,151,070.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,151,070.33/30,012.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,862.24

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