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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,924.38, 46,399.59 and 15,143.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,924.38, 46,399.59 and 15,143.33 is: 22,721.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,924.38 : 46,399.59 = 15,143.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,924.38/46,399.59 = 15,143.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,924.38x = 46,399.59 × 15,143.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,924.38x = 702,644,071.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,644,071.24/30,924.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,721.37

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