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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,827.87, 46,266.12 and 15,834.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,827.87, 46,266.12 and 15,834.38 is: 23,764.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,827.87 : 46,266.12 = 15,834.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,827.87/46,266.12 = 15,834.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,827.87x = 46,266.12 × 15,834.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,827.87x = 732,595,325.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,595,325.21/30,827.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,764.06

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