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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,247.96, 45,332.52 and 15,444.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,247.96, 45,332.52 and 15,444.40 is: 23,146.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,247.96 : 45,332.52 = 15,444.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,247.96/45,332.52 = 15,444.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,247.96x = 45,332.52 × 15,444.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,247.96x = 700,133,494.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,133,494.67/30,247.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,146.47

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