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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,043.71, 45,061.92 and 15,263.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,043.71, 45,061.92 and 15,263.24 is: 22,893.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,043.71 : 45,061.92 = 15,263.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,043.71/45,061.92 = 15,263.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,043.71x = 45,061.92 × 15,263.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,043.71x = 687,790,674.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,790,674.51/30,043.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,893.00

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