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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,652.76, 45,955.83 and 15,852.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,652.76, 45,955.83 and 15,852.24 is: 23,766.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,652.76 : 45,955.83 = 15,852.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,652.76/45,955.83 = 15,852.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,652.76x = 45,955.83 × 15,852.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,652.76x = 728,502,846.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,502,846.56/30,652.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,766.31

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