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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,297.89, 45,457.77 and 15,513.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,297.89, 45,457.77 and 15,513.77 is: 23,276.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,297.89 : 45,457.77 = 15,513.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,297.89/45,457.77 = 15,513.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,297.89x = 45,457.77 × 15,513.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,297.89x = 705,221,161.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,221,161.20/30,297.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,276.25

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