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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,052.49, 45,038.91 and 15,982.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,052.49, 45,038.91 and 15,982.22 is: 23,952.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,052.49 : 45,038.91 = 15,982.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,052.49/45,038.91 = 15,982.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,052.49x = 45,038.91 × 15,982.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,052.49x = 719,821,880.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,821,880.78/30,052.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,952.16

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