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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,825.68, 46,216.94 and 15,795.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,825.68, 46,216.94 and 15,795.86 is: 23,682.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,825.68 : 46,216.94 = 15,795.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,825.68/46,216.94 = 15,795.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,825.68x = 46,216.94 × 15,795.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,825.68x = 730,036,313.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,036,313.87/30,825.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,682.73

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