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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,727.44, 46,101.96 and 17,590.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,727.44, 46,101.96 and 17,590.80 is: 26,392.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,727.44 : 46,101.96 = 17,590.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,727.44/46,101.96 = 17,590.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,727.44x = 46,101.96 × 17,590.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,727.44x = 810,970,357.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,970,357.97/30,727.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,392.38

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