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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,717.57, 46,072.73 and 18,074.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,717.57, 46,072.73 and 18,074.91 is: 27,110.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,717.57 : 46,072.73 = 18,074.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,717.57/46,072.73 = 18,074.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,717.57x = 46,072.73 × 18,074.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,717.57x = 832,760,357.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,760,357.83/30,717.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,110.23

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