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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,961.88, 46,458.71 and 15,166.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,961.88, 46,458.71 and 15,166.62 is: 22,757.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,961.88 : 46,458.71 = 15,166.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,961.88/46,458.71 = 15,166.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,961.88x = 46,458.71 × 15,166.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,961.88x = 704,621,535.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,621,535.95/30,961.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,757.71

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