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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,769.66, 46,183.38 and 15,989.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,769.66, 46,183.38 and 15,989.08 is: 23,998.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,769.66 : 46,183.38 = 15,989.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,769.66/46,183.38 = 15,989.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,769.66x = 46,183.38 × 15,989.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,769.66x = 738,429,757.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,429,757.49/30,769.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,998.63

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