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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,309.97, 45,435.79 and 15,525.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,309.97, 45,435.79 and 15,525.85 is: 23,273.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,309.97 : 45,435.79 = 15,525.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,309.97/45,435.79 = 15,525.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,309.97x = 45,435.79 × 15,525.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,309.97x = 705,428,955.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,428,955.36/30,309.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,273.83

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