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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,292.38, 45,448.70 and 15,497.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,292.38, 45,448.70 and 15,497.33 is: 23,251.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,292.38 : 45,448.70 = 15,497.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,292.38/45,448.70 = 15,497.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,292.38x = 45,448.70 × 15,497.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,292.38x = 704,333,197.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,333,197.24/30,292.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,251.17

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