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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,773.26, 46,172.04 and 15,991.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,773.26, 46,172.04 and 15,991.48 is: 23,993.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,773.26 : 46,172.04 = 15,991.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,773.26/46,172.04 = 15,991.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,773.26x = 46,172.04 × 15,991.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,773.26x = 738,359,254.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,359,254.22/30,773.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,993.53

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