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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,870.26, 46,271.98 and 15,057.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,870.26, 46,271.98 and 15,057.32 is: 22,569.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,870.26 : 46,271.98 = 15,057.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,870.26/46,271.98 = 15,057.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,870.26x = 46,271.98 × 15,057.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,870.26x = 696,732,009.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,732,009.89/30,870.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,569.68

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