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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,683.79, 46,036.62 and 17,547.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,683.79, 46,036.62 and 17,547.21 is: 26,327.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,683.79 : 46,036.62 = 17,547.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,683.79/46,036.62 = 17,547.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,683.79x = 46,036.62 × 17,547.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,683.79x = 807,814,238.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,814,238.83/30,683.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,327.07

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