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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,321, 45,490.68 and 15,540.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,321, 45,490.68 and 15,540.39 is: 23,315.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,321 : 45,490.68 = 15,540.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,321/45,490.68 = 15,540.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,321x = 45,490.68 × 15,540.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,321x = 706,942,908.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,942,908.57/30,321
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,315.29

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