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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,710.74, 46,029.99 and 17,572.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,710.74, 46,029.99 and 17,572.18 is: 26,337.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,710.74 : 46,029.99 = 17,572.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,710.74/46,029.99 = 17,572.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,710.74x = 46,029.99 × 17,572.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,710.74x = 808,847,269.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,847,269.68/30,710.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,337.60

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