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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,697.38, 46,056.96 and 17,560.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,697.38, 46,056.96 and 17,560.80 is: 26,347.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,697.38 : 46,056.96 = 17,560.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,697.38/46,056.96 = 17,560.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,697.38x = 46,056.96 × 17,560.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,697.38x = 808,797,063.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,797,063.17/30,697.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,347.43

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