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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,244.79, 45,376.40 and 15,464.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,244.79, 45,376.40 and 15,464.08 is: 23,200.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,244.79 : 45,376.40 = 15,464.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,244.79/45,376.40 = 15,464.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,244.79x = 45,376.40 × 15,464.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,244.79x = 701,704,279.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,704,279.71/30,244.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,200.83

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