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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,968.45, 46,438.29 and 15,174.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,968.45, 46,438.29 and 15,174.26 is: 22,754.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,968.45 : 46,438.29 = 15,174.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,968.45/46,438.29 = 15,174.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,968.45x = 46,438.29 × 15,174.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,968.45x = 704,666,686.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,666,686.42/30,968.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,754.34

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