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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,855.60, 46,284.51 and 15,858.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,855.60, 46,284.51 and 15,858.69 is: 23,788.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,855.60 : 46,284.51 = 15,858.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,855.60/46,284.51 = 15,858.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,855.60x = 46,284.51 × 15,858.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,855.60x = 734,011,581.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,011,581.80/30,855.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,788.60

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