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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,842.83, 46,288.58 and 15,849.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,842.83, 46,288.58 and 15,849.35 is: 23,786.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,842.83 : 46,288.58 = 15,849.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,842.83/46,288.58 = 15,849.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,842.83x = 46,288.58 × 15,849.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,842.83x = 733,643,660.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,643,660.42/30,842.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,786.53

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