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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,286.58, 45,399.29 and 15,247.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,286.58, 45,399.29 and 15,247.71 is: 22,856.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,286.58 : 45,399.29 = 15,247.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,286.58/45,399.29 = 15,247.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,286.58x = 45,399.29 × 15,247.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,286.58x = 692,235,131.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,235,131.89/30,286.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,856.17

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