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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,855.44, 46,277.24 and 15,044.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,855.44, 46,277.24 and 15,044.60 is: 22,564.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,855.44 : 46,277.24 = 15,044.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,855.44/46,277.24 = 15,044.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,855.44x = 46,277.24 × 15,044.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,855.44x = 696,222,564.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,222,564.90/30,855.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,564.01

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