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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,780.24, 46,182.56 and 15,998.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,780.24, 46,182.56 and 15,998.48 is: 24,004.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,780.24 : 46,182.56 = 15,998.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,780.24/46,182.56 = 15,998.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,780.24x = 46,182.56 × 15,998.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,780.24x = 738,850,762.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,850,762.51/30,780.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,004.06

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