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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,243.41, 45,374.33 and 15,462.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,243.41, 45,374.33 and 15,462.70 is: 23,198.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,243.41 : 45,374.33 = 15,462.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,243.41/45,374.33 = 15,462.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,243.41x = 45,374.33 × 15,462.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,243.41x = 701,609,652.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,609,652.49/30,243.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,198.76

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