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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,266.97, 45,409.71 and 15,486.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,266.97, 45,409.71 and 15,486.39 is: 23,234.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,266.97 : 45,409.71 = 15,486.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,266.97/45,409.71 = 15,486.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,266.97x = 45,409.71 × 15,486.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,266.97x = 703,232,536.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,232,536.92/30,266.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,234.33

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