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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,760.02, 46,095.48 and 16,708.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,760.02, 46,095.48 and 16,708.14 is: 25,038.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,760.02 : 46,095.48 = 16,708.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,760.02/46,095.48 = 16,708.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,760.02x = 46,095.48 × 16,708.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,760.02x = 770,169,733.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,169,733.21/30,760.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,038.01

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