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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,670.14, 45,972.40 and 15,864.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,670.14, 45,972.40 and 15,864.15 is: 23,779.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,670.14 : 45,972.40 = 15,864.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,670.14/45,972.40 = 15,864.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,670.14x = 45,972.40 × 15,864.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,670.14x = 729,313,049.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,313,049.46/30,670.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,779.25

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