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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,792.44, 46,174.30 and 15,997.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,792.44, 46,174.30 and 15,997.38 is: 23,988.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,792.44 : 46,174.30 = 15,997.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,792.44/46,174.30 = 15,997.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,792.44x = 46,174.30 × 15,997.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,792.44x = 738,667,823.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,667,823.33/30,792.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,988.61

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