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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,622.32, 45,896.58 and 15,823.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,622.32, 45,896.58 and 15,823.26 is: 23,715.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,622.32 : 45,896.58 = 15,823.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,622.32/45,896.58 = 15,823.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,622.32x = 45,896.58 × 15,823.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,622.32x = 726,233,518.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,233,518.45/30,622.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,715.82

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