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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,680.37, 46,005.98 and 17,529.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,680.37, 46,005.98 and 17,529.21 is: 26,285.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,680.37 : 46,005.98 = 17,529.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,680.37/46,005.98 = 17,529.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,680.37x = 46,005.98 × 17,529.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,680.37x = 806,448,397.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,448,397.03/30,680.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,285.48

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