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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,851.93, 46,272.02 and 15,041.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,851.93, 46,272.02 and 15,041.09 is: 22,558.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,851.93 : 46,272.02 = 15,041.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,851.93/46,272.02 = 15,041.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,851.93x = 46,272.02 × 15,041.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,851.93x = 695,981,310.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,981,310.74/30,851.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,558.76

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