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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,614.68, 45,950.82 and 15,043.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,614.68, 45,950.82 and 15,043.48 is: 22,579.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,614.68 : 45,950.82 = 15,043.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,614.68/45,950.82 = 15,043.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,614.68x = 45,950.82 × 15,043.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,614.68x = 691,260,241.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,260,241.65/30,614.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,579.37

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