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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,554.87, 45,843.93 and 15,754.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,554.87, 45,843.93 and 15,754.34 is: 23,637.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,554.87 : 45,843.93 = 15,754.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,554.87/45,843.93 = 15,754.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,554.87x = 45,843.93 × 15,754.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,554.87x = 722,240,630.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,240,630.94/30,554.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,637.50

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