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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,779.16, 46,152.33 and 15,973.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,779.16, 46,152.33 and 15,973.17 is: 23,951.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,779.16 : 46,152.33 = 15,973.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,779.16/46,152.33 = 15,973.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,779.16x = 46,152.33 × 15,973.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,779.16x = 737,199,012.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,199,012.99/30,779.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,951.24

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