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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,577.68, 45,909 and 15,797.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,577.68, 45,909 and 15,797.52 is: 23,718.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,577.68 : 45,909 = 15,797.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,577.68/45,909 = 15,797.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,577.68x = 45,909 × 15,797.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,577.68x = 725,248,345.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,248,345.68/30,577.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,718.23

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