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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,982.90, 46,441.83 and 15,166.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,982.90, 46,441.83 and 15,166.12 is: 22,733.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,982.90 : 46,441.83 = 15,166.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,982.90/46,441.83 = 15,166.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,982.90x = 46,441.83 × 15,166.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,982.90x = 704,342,366.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,342,366.80/30,982.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,733.26

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