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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,246.78, 45,379.40 and 15,466.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,246.78, 45,379.40 and 15,466.08 is: 23,203.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,246.78 : 45,379.40 = 15,466.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,246.78/45,379.40 = 15,466.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,246.78x = 45,379.40 × 15,466.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,246.78x = 701,841,430.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,841,430.75/30,246.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,203.84

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