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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,329.44, 45,503.12 and 15,548.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,329.44, 45,503.12 and 15,548.71 is: 23,327.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,329.44 : 45,503.12 = 15,548.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,329.44/45,503.12 = 15,548.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,329.44x = 45,503.12 × 15,548.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,329.44x = 707,514,739.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,514,739.95/30,329.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,327.66

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