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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,934.74, 46,336.23 and 15,115.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,934.74, 46,336.23 and 15,115.44 is: 22,640.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,934.74 : 46,336.23 = 15,115.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,934.74/46,336.23 = 15,115.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,934.74x = 46,336.23 × 15,115.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,934.74x = 700,392,504.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,392,504.39/30,934.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,640.97

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