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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,872.08, 46,310.30 and 15,285.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,872.08, 46,310.30 and 15,285.52 is: 22,929.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,872.08 : 46,310.30 = 15,285.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,872.08/46,310.30 = 15,285.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,872.08x = 46,310.30 × 15,285.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,872.08x = 707,877,016.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,877,016.86/30,872.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,929.36

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