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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,252.29, 45,387.66 and 15,471.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,252.29, 45,387.66 and 15,471.59 is: 23,212.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,252.29 : 45,387.66 = 15,471.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,252.29/45,387.66 = 15,471.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,252.29x = 45,387.66 × 15,471.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,252.29x = 702,219,266.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,219,266.58/30,252.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,212.10

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