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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,816.72, 46,184.58 and 16,782.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,816.72, 46,184.58 and 16,782.66 is: 25,151.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,816.72 : 46,184.58 = 16,782.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,816.72/46,184.58 = 16,782.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,816.72x = 46,184.58 × 16,782.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,816.72x = 775,100,103.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,100,103.38/30,816.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,151.93

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