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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,860.31, 46,292.63 and 15,273.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,860.31, 46,292.63 and 15,273.75 is: 22,911.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,860.31 : 46,292.63 = 15,273.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,860.31/46,292.63 = 15,273.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,860.31x = 46,292.63 × 15,273.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,860.31x = 707,061,981.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,061,981.09/30,860.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,911.69

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