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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,741.19, 46,081.81 and 15,748.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,741.19, 46,081.81 and 15,748.29 is: 23,607.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,741.19 : 46,081.81 = 15,748.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,741.19/46,081.81 = 15,748.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,741.19x = 46,081.81 × 15,748.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,741.19x = 725,709,727.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,709,727.29/30,741.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,607.08

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