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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,729.96, 46,021.05 and 17,542.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,729.96, 46,021.05 and 17,542.35 is: 26,271.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,729.96 : 46,021.05 = 17,542.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,729.96/46,021.05 = 17,542.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,729.96x = 46,021.05 × 17,542.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,729.96x = 807,317,366.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,317,366.47/30,729.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,271.34

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