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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,708.41, 46,059.95 and 18,697.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,708.41, 46,059.95 and 18,697.46 is: 28,044.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,708.41 : 46,059.95 = 18,697.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,708.41/46,059.95 = 18,697.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,708.41x = 46,059.95 × 18,697.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,708.41x = 861,203,889.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,203,889.17/30,708.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,044.57

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