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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,795.52, 46,193.04 and 15,996.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,795.52, 46,193.04 and 15,996.80 is: 23,995.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,795.52 : 46,193.04 = 15,996.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,795.52/46,193.04 = 15,996.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,795.52x = 46,193.04 × 15,996.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,795.52x = 738,940,822.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,940,822.27/30,795.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,995.08

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