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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,699.28, 46,063.50 and 15,905.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,699.28, 46,063.50 and 15,905.44 is: 23,865.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,699.28 : 46,063.50 = 15,905.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,699.28/46,063.50 = 15,905.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,699.28x = 46,063.50 × 15,905.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,699.28x = 732,660,235.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,660,235.44/30,699.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,865.71

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