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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,732.08, 46,060.70 and 16,658.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,732.08, 46,060.70 and 16,658.72 is: 24,967.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,732.08 : 46,060.70 = 16,658.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,732.08/46,060.70 = 16,658.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,732.08x = 46,060.70 × 16,658.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,732.08x = 767,312,304.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,312,304.30/30,732.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,967.80

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