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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,861.06, 46,293.77 and 15,274.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,861.06, 46,293.77 and 15,274.50 is: 22,912.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,861.06 : 46,293.77 = 15,274.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,861.06/46,293.77 = 15,274.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,861.06x = 46,293.77 × 15,274.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,861.06x = 707,114,113.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,114,113.49/30,861.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,912.83

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