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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,679.34, 46,053.18 and 15,884.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,679.34, 46,053.18 and 15,884.28 is: 23,844.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,679.34 : 46,053.18 = 15,884.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,679.34/46,053.18 = 15,884.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,679.34x = 46,053.18 × 15,884.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,679.34x = 731,521,526.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,521,526.59/30,679.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,844.11

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