Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,567.68, 45,894 and 15,787.52
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 30,567.68, 45,894 and 15,787.52 is: 23,703.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,567.68 : 45,894 = 15,787.52 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,567.68/45,894 = 15,787.52/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,567.68x = 45,894 × 15,787.52 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,567.68x = 724,552,442.88 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 724,552,442.88/30,567.68 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 23,703.22
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