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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,160.50, 45,265.34 and 15,373.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,160.50, 45,265.34 and 15,373.63 is: 23,072.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,160.50 : 45,265.34 = 15,373.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,160.50/45,265.34 = 15,373.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,160.50x = 45,265.34 × 15,373.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,160.50x = 695,892,588.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,892,588.98/30,160.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,072.98

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