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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,282.93, 45,433.68 and 15,502.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,282.93, 45,433.68 and 15,502.32 is: 23,258.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,282.93 : 45,433.68 = 15,502.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,282.93/45,433.68 = 15,502.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,282.93x = 45,433.68 × 15,502.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,282.93x = 704,327,446.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,327,446.14/30,282.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,258.23

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