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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,763.70, 46,145.55 and 15,211.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,763.70, 46,145.55 and 15,211.70 is: 22,817.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,763.70 : 46,145.55 = 15,211.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,763.70/46,145.55 = 15,211.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,763.70x = 46,145.55 × 15,211.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,763.70x = 701,952,262.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,952,262.94/30,763.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,817.55

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