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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,727.52, 46,118.75 and 15,744.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,727.52, 46,118.75 and 15,744.86 is: 23,631.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,727.52 : 46,118.75 = 15,744.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,727.52/46,118.75 = 15,744.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,727.52x = 46,118.75 × 15,744.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,727.52x = 726,132,952.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,132,952.81/30,727.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,631.36

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