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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,243.16, 45,373.96 and 15,462.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,243.16, 45,373.96 and 15,462.45 is: 23,198.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,243.16 : 45,373.96 = 15,462.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,243.16/45,373.96 = 15,462.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,243.16x = 45,373.96 × 15,462.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,243.16x = 701,592,692.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,592,692.21/30,243.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,198.39

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