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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,155.76, 45,219.60 and 15,372.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,155.76, 45,219.60 and 15,372.72 is: 23,051.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,155.76 : 45,219.60 = 15,372.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,155.76/45,219.60 = 15,372.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,155.76x = 45,219.60 × 15,372.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,155.76x = 695,148,249.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,148,249.31/30,155.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,051.92

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