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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,706.28, 46,059.42 and 16,942.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,706.28, 46,059.42 and 16,942.76 is: 25,414.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,706.28 : 46,059.42 = 16,942.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,706.28/46,059.42 = 16,942.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,706.28x = 46,059.42 × 16,942.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,706.28x = 780,373,698.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,373,698.80/30,706.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,414.14

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