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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,826.87, 46,264.62 and 15,833.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,826.87, 46,264.62 and 15,833.38 is: 23,762.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,826.87 : 46,264.62 = 15,833.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,826.87/46,264.62 = 15,833.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,826.87x = 46,264.62 × 15,833.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,826.87x = 732,525,309.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,525,309.02/30,826.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,762.56

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