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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,747.06, 46,091.76 and 16,686.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,747.06, 46,091.76 and 16,686.48 is: 25,014.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,747.06 : 46,091.76 = 16,686.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,747.06/46,091.76 = 16,686.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,747.06x = 46,091.76 × 16,686.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,747.06x = 769,109,231.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,109,231.40/30,747.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,014.07

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