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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,716.88, 46,001.52 and 17,529.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,716.88, 46,001.52 and 17,529.28 is: 26,251.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,716.88 : 46,001.52 = 17,529.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,716.88/46,001.52 = 17,529.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,716.88x = 46,001.52 × 17,529.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,716.88x = 806,373,524.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,373,524.51/30,716.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,251.80

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