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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,666.30, 45,974.31 and 15,879.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,666.30, 45,974.31 and 15,879.43 is: 23,806.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,666.30 : 45,974.31 = 15,879.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,666.30/45,974.31 = 15,879.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,666.30x = 45,974.31 × 15,879.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,666.30x = 730,045,837.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,045,837.44/30,666.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,806.13

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