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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,257.04, 45,394.77 and 15,476.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,257.04, 45,394.77 and 15,476.34 is: 23,219.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,257.04 : 45,394.77 = 15,476.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,257.04/45,394.77 = 15,476.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,257.04x = 45,394.77 × 15,476.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,257.04x = 702,544,894.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,544,894.74/30,257.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,219.22

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