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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,238.64, 45,362.67 and 15,439.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,238.64, 45,362.67 and 15,439.55 is: 23,161.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,238.64 : 45,362.67 = 15,439.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,238.64/45,362.67 = 15,439.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,238.64x = 45,362.67 × 15,439.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,238.64x = 700,379,211.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,379,211.60/30,238.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,161.73

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