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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,822.60, 46,233.90 and 16,777.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,822.60, 46,233.90 and 16,777.20 is: 25,165.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,822.60 : 46,233.90 = 16,777.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,822.60/46,233.90 = 16,777.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,822.60x = 46,233.90 × 16,777.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,822.60x = 775,675,387.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,675,387.08/30,822.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,165.80

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