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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,825.39, 46,195.18 and 17,304.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,825.39, 46,195.18 and 17,304.60 is: 25,932.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,825.39 : 46,195.18 = 17,304.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,825.39/46,195.18 = 17,304.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,825.39x = 46,195.18 × 17,304.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,825.39x = 799,389,111.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,389,111.83/30,825.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,932.81

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