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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,724.38, 46,012.71 and 17,536.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,724.38, 46,012.71 and 17,536.77 is: 26,263.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,724.38 : 46,012.71 = 17,536.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,724.38/46,012.71 = 17,536.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,724.38x = 46,012.71 × 17,536.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,724.38x = 806,914,312.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,914,312.35/30,724.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,263.00

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