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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,741.39, 46,122.99 and 15,169.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,741.39, 46,122.99 and 15,169.95 is: 22,760.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,741.39 : 46,122.99 = 15,169.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,741.39/46,122.99 = 15,169.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,741.39x = 46,122.99 × 15,169.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,741.39x = 699,683,452.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,683,452.15/30,741.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,760.31

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