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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,310.64, 45,476.92 and 15,526.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,310.64, 45,476.92 and 15,526.52 is: 23,295.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,310.64 : 45,476.92 = 15,526.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,310.64/45,476.92 = 15,526.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,310.64x = 45,476.92 × 15,526.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,310.64x = 706,098,307.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,098,307.92/30,310.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,295.39

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