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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,760.41, 46,126.17 and 18,282.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,760.41, 46,126.17 and 18,282.09 is: 27,414.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,760.41 : 46,126.17 = 18,282.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,760.41/46,126.17 = 18,282.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,760.41x = 46,126.17 × 18,282.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,760.41x = 843,282,791.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,282,791.30/30,760.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,414.55

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