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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,794.47, 46,177.35 and 15,999.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,794.47, 46,177.35 and 15,999.42 is: 23,991.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,794.47 : 46,177.35 = 15,999.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,794.47/46,177.35 = 15,999.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,794.47x = 46,177.35 × 15,999.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,794.47x = 738,810,670.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,810,670.56/30,794.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,991.66

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