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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,828.87, 46,267.62 and 15,835.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,828.87, 46,267.62 and 15,835.38 is: 23,765.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,828.87 : 46,267.62 = 15,835.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,828.87/46,267.62 = 15,835.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,828.87x = 46,267.62 × 15,835.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,828.87x = 732,665,344.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,665,344.40/30,828.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,765.56

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