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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,943.56, 46,419.66 and 15,357

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,943.56, 46,419.66 and 15,357 is: 23,037.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,943.56 : 46,419.66 = 15,357 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,943.56/46,419.66 = 15,357/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,943.56x = 46,419.66 × 15,357
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,943.56x = 712,866,718.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,866,718.62/30,943.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,037.64

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