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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,278.88, 45,427.56 and 15,498.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,278.88, 45,427.56 and 15,498.27 is: 23,252.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,278.88 : 45,427.56 = 15,498.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,278.88/45,427.56 = 15,498.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,278.88x = 45,427.56 × 15,498.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,278.88x = 704,048,590.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,048,590.32/30,278.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,252.13

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