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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,767.42, 46,151.14 and 15,968.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,767.42, 46,151.14 and 15,968.72 is: 23,953.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,767.42 : 46,151.14 = 15,968.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,767.42/46,151.14 = 15,968.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,767.42x = 46,151.14 × 15,968.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,767.42x = 736,974,632.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,974,632.34/30,767.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,953.09

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