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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,808.14, 46,184.22 and 15,999.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,808.14, 46,184.22 and 15,999.72 is: 23,985.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,808.14 : 46,184.22 = 15,999.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,808.14/46,184.22 = 15,999.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,808.14x = 46,184.22 × 15,999.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,808.14x = 738,934,588.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,934,588.42/30,808.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,985.04

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