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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,706.16, 46,056.59 and 18,695.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,706.16, 46,056.59 and 18,695.19 is: 28,041.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,706.16 : 46,056.59 = 18,695.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,706.16/46,056.59 = 18,695.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,706.16x = 46,056.59 × 18,695.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,706.16x = 861,036,797.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,036,797.57/30,706.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,041.18

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