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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,042.89, 45,050.66 and 15,999.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,042.89, 45,050.66 and 15,999.31 is: 23,991.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,042.89 : 45,050.66 = 15,999.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,042.89/45,050.66 = 15,999.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,042.89x = 45,050.66 × 15,999.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,042.89x = 720,779,475.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,779,475.04/30,042.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,991.68

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