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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,247.13, 45,379.92 and 15,466.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,247.13, 45,379.92 and 15,466.43 is: 23,204.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,247.13 : 45,379.92 = 15,466.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,247.13/45,379.92 = 15,466.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,247.13x = 45,379.92 × 15,466.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,247.13x = 701,865,051.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,865,051.85/30,247.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,204.36

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