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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,862.52, 46,277.84 and 15,068.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,862.52, 46,277.84 and 15,068.28 is: 22,594.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,862.52 : 46,277.84 = 15,068.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,862.52/46,277.84 = 15,068.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,862.52x = 46,277.84 × 15,068.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,862.52x = 697,327,450.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,327,450.92/30,862.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,594.64

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