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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,252.27, 45,338.97 and 15,448.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,252.27, 45,338.97 and 15,448.71 is: 23,152.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,252.27 : 45,338.97 = 15,448.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,252.27/45,338.97 = 15,448.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,252.27x = 45,338.97 × 15,448.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,252.27x = 700,428,599.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,428,599.23/30,252.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,152.93

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