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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,026.73, 45,067.38 and 15,998.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,026.73, 45,067.38 and 15,998.49 is: 24,012.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,026.73 : 45,067.38 = 15,998.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,026.73/45,067.38 = 15,998.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,026.73x = 45,067.38 × 15,998.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,026.73x = 721,010,028.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,010,028.26/30,026.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,012.27

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