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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,320.80, 45,481.20 and 15,524.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,320.80, 45,481.20 and 15,524.80 is: 23,287.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,320.80 : 45,481.20 = 15,524.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,320.80/45,481.20 = 15,524.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,320.80x = 45,481.20 × 15,524.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,320.80x = 706,086,533.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,086,533.76/30,320.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,287.20

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