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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,782.99, 46,153.82 and 15,799.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,782.99, 46,153.82 and 15,799.21 is: 23,688.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,782.99 : 46,153.82 = 15,799.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,782.99/46,153.82 = 15,799.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,782.99x = 46,153.82 × 15,799.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,782.99x = 729,193,818.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,193,818.60/30,782.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,688.20

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