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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,608.72, 45,918.48 and 15,813.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,608.72, 45,918.48 and 15,813.52 is: 23,723.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,608.72 : 45,918.48 = 15,813.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,608.72/45,918.48 = 15,813.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,608.72x = 45,918.48 × 15,813.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,608.72x = 726,132,801.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,132,801.85/30,608.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,723.07

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