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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,256.30, 45,384.45 and 15,460.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,256.30, 45,384.45 and 15,460.30 is: 23,190.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,256.30 : 45,384.45 = 15,460.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,256.30/45,384.45 = 15,460.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,256.30x = 45,384.45 × 15,460.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,256.30x = 701,657,212.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,657,212.34/30,256.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,190.45

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