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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,595.38, 45,794.57 and 15,783.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,595.38, 45,794.57 and 15,783.90 is: 23,625.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,595.38 : 45,794.57 = 15,783.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,595.38/45,794.57 = 15,783.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,595.38x = 45,794.57 × 15,783.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,595.38x = 722,816,834.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,816,834.50/30,595.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,625.03

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