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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,247.15, 45,379.96 and 15,466.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,247.15, 45,379.96 and 15,466.45 is: 23,204.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,247.15 : 45,379.96 = 15,466.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,247.15/45,379.96 = 15,466.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,247.15x = 45,379.96 × 15,466.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,247.15x = 701,866,882.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,866,882.34/30,247.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,204.40

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