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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,766.48, 46,135.14 and 15,960.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,766.48, 46,135.14 and 15,960.58 is: 23,933.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,766.48 : 46,135.14 = 15,960.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,766.48/46,135.14 = 15,960.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,766.48x = 46,135.14 × 15,960.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,766.48x = 736,343,592.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,343,592.78/30,766.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,933.31

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