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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,785.52, 46,133.68 and 16,733.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,785.52, 46,133.68 and 16,733.68 is: 25,076.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,785.52 : 46,133.68 = 16,733.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,785.52/46,133.68 = 16,733.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,785.52x = 46,133.68 × 16,733.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,785.52x = 771,986,238.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,986,238.34/30,785.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,076.28

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