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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,973.38, 46,475.96 and 15,178.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,973.38, 46,475.96 and 15,178.11 is: 22,774.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,973.38 : 46,475.96 = 15,178.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,973.38/46,475.96 = 15,178.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,973.38x = 46,475.96 × 15,178.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,973.38x = 705,417,157.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,417,157.35/30,973.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,774.95

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