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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,741.44, 46,111.95 and 17,584.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,741.44, 46,111.95 and 17,584.47 is: 26,376.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,741.44 : 46,111.95 = 17,584.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,741.44/46,111.95 = 17,584.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,741.44x = 46,111.95 × 17,584.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,741.44x = 810,854,201.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,854,201.42/30,741.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,376.59

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