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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,807.60, 46,211.40 and 16,810.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,807.60, 46,211.40 and 16,810.80 is: 25,216.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,807.60 : 46,211.40 = 16,810.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,807.60/46,211.40 = 16,810.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,807.60x = 46,211.40 × 16,810.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,807.60x = 776,850,603.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,850,603.12/30,807.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,216.20

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