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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,672.68, 46,017.40 and 10,953.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,672.68, 46,017.40 and 10,953.24 is: 16,432.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,672.68 : 46,017.40 = 10,953.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,672.68/46,017.40 = 10,953.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,672.68x = 46,017.40 × 10,953.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,672.68x = 504,039,626.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,039,626.38/30,672.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,432.85

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