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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,761.91, 46,128.42 and 18,283.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,761.91, 46,128.42 and 18,283.59 is: 27,416.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,761.91 : 46,128.42 = 18,283.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,761.91/46,128.42 = 18,283.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,761.91x = 46,128.42 × 18,283.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,761.91x = 843,393,118.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,393,118.63/30,761.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,416.80

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