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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,036.09, 45,072.66 and 15,255.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,036.09, 45,072.66 and 15,255.61 is: 22,892.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,036.09 : 45,072.66 = 15,255.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,036.09/45,072.66 = 15,255.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,036.09x = 45,072.66 × 15,255.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,036.09x = 687,610,922.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,610,922.62/30,036.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,892.82

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