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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,824.39, 46,193.69 and 17,303.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,824.39, 46,193.69 and 17,303.60 is: 25,931.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,824.39 : 46,193.69 = 17,303.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,824.39/46,193.69 = 17,303.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,824.39x = 46,193.69 × 17,303.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,824.39x = 799,316,816.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,316,816.80/30,824.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,931.31

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