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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,758.88, 46,138.32 and 17,601.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,758.88, 46,138.32 and 17,601.95 is: 26,402.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,758.88 : 46,138.32 = 17,601.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,758.88/46,138.32 = 17,601.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,758.88x = 46,138.32 × 17,601.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,758.88x = 812,124,171.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,124,171.03/30,758.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,402.92

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