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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,177.54, 45,233.49 and 15,366.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,177.54, 45,233.49 and 15,366.06 is: 23,032.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,177.54 : 45,233.49 = 15,366.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,177.54/45,233.49 = 15,366.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,177.54x = 45,233.49 × 15,366.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,177.54x = 695,060,521.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,060,521.35/30,177.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,032.38

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