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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,798.70, 46,181.58 and 15,992.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,798.70, 46,181.58 and 15,992.74 is: 23,980.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,798.70 : 46,181.58 = 15,992.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,798.70/46,181.58 = 15,992.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,798.70x = 46,181.58 × 15,992.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,798.70x = 738,570,001.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,570,001.73/30,798.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,980.56

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