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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,627.81, 45,966.87 and 15,841.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,627.81, 45,966.87 and 15,841.26 is: 23,774.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,627.81 : 45,966.87 = 15,841.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,627.81/45,966.87 = 15,841.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,627.81x = 45,966.87 × 15,841.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,627.81x = 728,173,139.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,173,139.06/30,627.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,774.90

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