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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,706.56, 46,059.84 and 16,943.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,706.56, 46,059.84 and 16,943.04 is: 25,414.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,706.56 : 46,059.84 = 16,943.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,706.56/46,059.84 = 16,943.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,706.56x = 46,059.84 × 16,943.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,706.56x = 780,393,711.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,393,711.51/30,706.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,414.56

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