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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,844.83, 46,284.35 and 15,049.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,844.83, 46,284.35 and 15,049.99 is: 22,583.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,844.83 : 46,284.35 = 15,049.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,844.83/46,284.35 = 15,049.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,844.83x = 46,284.35 × 15,049.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,844.83x = 696,579,004.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,579,004.66/30,844.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,583.33

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