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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,309.14, 45,474.66 and 15,525.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,309.14, 45,474.66 and 15,525.02 is: 23,293.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,309.14 : 45,474.66 = 15,525.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,309.14/45,474.66 = 15,525.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,309.14x = 45,474.66 × 15,525.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,309.14x = 705,994,778.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,994,778.62/30,309.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,293.14

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