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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,273.35, 45,416.93 and 15,242.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,273.35, 45,416.93 and 15,242.94 is: 22,867.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,273.35 : 45,416.93 = 15,242.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,273.35/45,416.93 = 15,242.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,273.35x = 45,416.93 × 15,242.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,273.35x = 692,287,462.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,287,462.76/30,273.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,867.89

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