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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,710.62, 45,980.39 and 15,685.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,710.62, 45,980.39 and 15,685.20 is: 23,484.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,710.62 : 45,980.39 = 15,685.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,710.62/45,980.39 = 15,685.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,710.62x = 45,980.39 × 15,685.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,710.62x = 721,211,534.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,211,534.80/30,710.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,484.11

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