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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,256.02, 45,344.61 and 15,452.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,256.02, 45,344.61 and 15,452.46 is: 23,158.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,256.02 : 45,344.61 = 15,452.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,256.02/45,344.61 = 15,452.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,256.02x = 45,344.61 × 15,452.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,256.02x = 700,685,772.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,685,772.24/30,256.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,158.56

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