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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,055.86, 44,999.96 and 15,232.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,055.86, 44,999.96 and 15,232.86 is: 22,806.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,055.86 : 44,999.96 = 15,232.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,055.86/44,999.96 = 15,232.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,055.86x = 44,999.96 × 15,232.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,055.86x = 685,478,014.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,478,014.52/30,055.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,806.80

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