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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,802.20, 46,170.90 and 17,626.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,802.20, 46,170.90 and 17,626.20 is: 26,420.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,802.20 : 46,170.90 = 17,626.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,802.20/46,170.90 = 17,626.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,802.20x = 46,170.90 × 17,626.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,802.20x = 813,817,517.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,817,517.58/30,802.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,420.76

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