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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,216.60, 45,332.10 and 15,427.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,216.60, 45,332.10 and 15,427.80 is: 23,145.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,216.60 : 45,332.10 = 15,427.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,216.60/45,332.10 = 15,427.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,216.60x = 45,332.10 × 15,427.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,216.60x = 699,374,572.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,374,572.38/30,216.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,145.38

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