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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,682.37, 46,008.97 and 17,531.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,682.37, 46,008.97 and 17,531.21 is: 26,288.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,682.37 : 46,008.97 = 17,531.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,682.37/46,008.97 = 17,531.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,682.37x = 46,008.97 × 17,531.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,682.37x = 806,592,914.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,592,914.95/30,682.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,288.48

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