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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,774.28, 46,175.82 and 15,975.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,774.28, 46,175.82 and 15,975.16 is: 23,970.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,774.28 : 46,175.82 = 15,975.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,774.28/46,175.82 = 15,975.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,774.28x = 46,175.82 × 15,975.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,774.28x = 737,666,112.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,666,112.63/30,774.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,970.22

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