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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,739.44, 46,035.21 and 17,551.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,739.44, 46,035.21 and 17,551.83 is: 26,285.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,739.44 : 46,035.21 = 17,551.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,739.44/46,035.21 = 17,551.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,739.44x = 46,035.21 × 17,551.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,739.44x = 808,002,179.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,002,179.93/30,739.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,285.52

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