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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,279.97, 45,429.17 and 15,499.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,279.97, 45,429.17 and 15,499.26 is: 23,253.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,279.97 : 45,429.17 = 15,499.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,279.97/45,429.17 = 15,499.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,279.97x = 45,429.17 × 15,499.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,279.97x = 704,118,439.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,118,439.92/30,279.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,253.61

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