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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,848.94, 46,267.57 and 15,038.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,848.94, 46,267.57 and 15,038.09 is: 22,554.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,848.94 : 46,267.57 = 15,038.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,848.94/46,267.57 = 15,038.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,848.94x = 46,267.57 × 15,038.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,848.94x = 695,775,842.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,775,842.70/30,848.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,554.29

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