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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,609.65, 45,924.40 and 15,016.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,609.65, 45,924.40 and 15,016.34 is: 22,529.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,609.65 : 45,924.40 = 15,016.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,609.65/45,924.40 = 15,016.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,609.65x = 45,924.40 × 15,016.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,609.65x = 689,616,404.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,616,404.70/30,609.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,529.38

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