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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,338.80, 45,508.20 and 15,542.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,338.80, 45,508.20 and 15,542.80 is: 23,314.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,338.80 : 45,508.20 = 15,542.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,338.80/45,508.20 = 15,542.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,338.80x = 45,508.20 × 15,542.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,338.80x = 707,324,850.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,324,850.96/30,338.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,314.20

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