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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,772.73, 46,159.09 and 17,615.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,772.73, 46,159.09 and 17,615.83 is: 26,423.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,772.73 : 46,159.09 = 17,615.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,772.73/46,159.09 = 17,615.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,772.73x = 46,159.09 × 17,615.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,772.73x = 813,130,682.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,130,682.39/30,772.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,423.74

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