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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,041.69, 44,996.85 and 15,225.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,041.69, 44,996.85 and 15,225.17 is: 22,804.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,041.69 : 44,996.85 = 15,225.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,041.69/44,996.85 = 15,225.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,041.69x = 44,996.85 × 15,225.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,041.69x = 685,084,465.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,084,465.73/30,041.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,804.46

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