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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,780.66, 46,154.58 and 15,974.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,780.66, 46,154.58 and 15,974.67 is: 23,953.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,780.66 : 46,154.58 = 15,974.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,780.66/46,154.58 = 15,974.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,780.66x = 46,154.58 × 15,974.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,780.66x = 737,304,184.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,304,184.49/30,780.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,953.49

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