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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,717.37, 46,016.97 and 18,836.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,717.37, 46,016.97 and 18,836.47 is: 28,218.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,717.37 : 46,016.97 = 18,836.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,717.37/46,016.97 = 18,836.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,717.37x = 46,016.97 × 18,836.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,717.37x = 866,797,274.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,797,274.90/30,717.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,218.47

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