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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,024.81, 44,971.61 and 15,208.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,024.81, 44,971.61 and 15,208.29 is: 22,779.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,024.81 : 44,971.61 = 15,208.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,024.81/44,971.61 = 15,208.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,024.81x = 44,971.61 × 15,208.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,024.81x = 683,941,210.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,941,210.61/30,024.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,779.20

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