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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,262.74, 45,416.25 and 15,484.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,262.74, 45,416.25 and 15,484.02 is: 23,237.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,262.74 : 45,416.25 = 15,484.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,262.74/45,416.25 = 15,484.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,262.74x = 45,416.25 × 15,484.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,262.74x = 703,226,123.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,226,123.33/30,262.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,237.36

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