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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,021.03, 45,018.18 and 15,978.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,021.03, 45,018.18 and 15,978.06 is: 23,959.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,021.03 : 45,018.18 = 15,978.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,021.03/45,018.18 = 15,978.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,021.03x = 45,018.18 × 15,978.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,021.03x = 719,303,181.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,303,181.13/30,021.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,959.98

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