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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,278.64, 45,445.20 and 15,497.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,278.64, 45,445.20 and 15,497.76 is: 23,260.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,278.64 : 45,445.20 = 15,497.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,278.64/45,445.20 = 15,497.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,278.64x = 45,445.20 × 15,497.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,278.64x = 704,298,802.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,298,802.75/30,278.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,260.58

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