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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,720.61, 46,007.10 and 17,533.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,720.61, 46,007.10 and 17,533.00 is: 26,257.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,720.61 : 46,007.10 = 17,533.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,720.61/46,007.10 = 17,533.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,720.61x = 46,007.10 × 17,533.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,720.61x = 806,642,369.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,642,369.28/30,720.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,257.37

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