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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,851.43, 46,271.26 and 15,040.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,851.43, 46,271.26 and 15,040.59 is: 22,558.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,851.43 : 46,271.26 = 15,040.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,851.43/46,271.26 = 15,040.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,851.43x = 46,271.26 × 15,040.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,851.43x = 695,947,050.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,947,050.44/30,851.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,558.02

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