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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,752.80, 46,086.64 and 17,577.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,752.80, 46,086.64 and 17,577.36 is: 26,341.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,752.80 : 46,086.64 = 17,577.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,752.80/46,086.64 = 17,577.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,752.80x = 46,086.64 × 17,577.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,752.80x = 810,081,462.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,081,462.47/30,752.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,341.71

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