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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,650.16, 45,951.84 and 15,849.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,650.16, 45,951.84 and 15,849.62 is: 23,762.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,650.16 : 45,951.84 = 15,849.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,650.16/45,951.84 = 15,849.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,650.16x = 45,951.84 × 15,849.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,650.16x = 728,319,202.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,319,202.30/30,650.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,762.33

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