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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,778.56, 46,171.08 and 15,181.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,778.56, 46,171.08 and 15,181.20 is: 22,773.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,778.56 : 46,171.08 = 15,181.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,778.56/46,171.08 = 15,181.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,778.56x = 46,171.08 × 15,181.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,778.56x = 700,932,399.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,932,399.70/30,778.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,773.40

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