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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,967.45, 46,436.79 and 15,173.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,967.45, 46,436.79 and 15,173.26 is: 22,752.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,967.45 : 46,436.79 = 15,173.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,967.45/46,436.79 = 15,173.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,967.45x = 46,436.79 × 15,173.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,967.45x = 704,597,429.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,597,429.04/30,967.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,752.84

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