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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,267.07, 45,442.73 and 15,486.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,267.07, 45,442.73 and 15,486.19 is: 23,250.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,267.07 : 45,442.73 = 15,486.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,267.07/45,442.73 = 15,486.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,267.07x = 45,442.73 × 15,486.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,267.07x = 703,734,750.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,734,750.90/30,267.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,250.84

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