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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,825.87, 46,263.12 and 15,832.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,825.87, 46,263.12 and 15,832.38 is: 23,761.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,825.87 : 46,263.12 = 15,832.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,825.87/46,263.12 = 15,832.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,825.87x = 46,263.12 × 15,832.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,825.87x = 732,455,409.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,455,409.94/30,825.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,761.06

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