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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,536.91, 45,829.95 and 15,750.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,536.91, 45,829.95 and 15,750.06 is: 23,637.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,536.91 : 45,829.95 = 15,750.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,536.91/45,829.95 = 15,750.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,536.91x = 45,829.95 × 15,750.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,536.91x = 721,824,462.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,824,462.30/30,536.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,637.77

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