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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,042.82, 44,998.58 and 15,226.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,042.82, 44,998.58 and 15,226.30 is: 22,806.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,042.82 : 44,998.58 = 15,226.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,042.82/44,998.58 = 15,226.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,042.82x = 44,998.58 × 15,226.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,042.82x = 685,161,878.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,161,878.65/30,042.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,806.18

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