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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,864.81, 46,299.38 and 15,278.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,864.81, 46,299.38 and 15,278.25 is: 22,918.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,864.81 : 46,299.38 = 15,278.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,864.81/46,299.38 = 15,278.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,864.81x = 46,299.38 × 15,278.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,864.81x = 707,373,426.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,373,426.09/30,864.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,918.44

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