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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,781.66, 46,156.08 and 15,975.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,781.66, 46,156.08 and 15,975.67 is: 23,954.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,781.66 : 46,156.08 = 15,975.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,781.66/46,156.08 = 15,975.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,781.66x = 46,156.08 × 15,975.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,781.66x = 737,374,302.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,374,302.57/30,781.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,954.99

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