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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,771.73, 46,157.59 and 17,614.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,771.73, 46,157.59 and 17,614.83 is: 26,422.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,771.73 : 46,157.59 = 17,614.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,771.73/46,157.59 = 17,614.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,771.73x = 46,157.59 × 17,614.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,771.73x = 813,058,101.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,058,101.06/30,771.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,422.25

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