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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,292.25, 45,448.56 and 15,497.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,292.25, 45,448.56 and 15,497.19 is: 23,251.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,292.25 : 45,448.56 = 15,497.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,292.25/45,448.56 = 15,497.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,292.25x = 45,448.56 × 15,497.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,292.25x = 704,324,969.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,324,969.55/30,292.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,251.00

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