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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,826.92, 46,256.58 and 16,797

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,826.92, 46,256.58 and 16,797 is: 25,204.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,826.92 : 46,256.58 = 16,797 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,826.92/46,256.58 = 16,797/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,826.92x = 46,256.58 × 16,797
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,826.92x = 776,971,774.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,971,774.26/30,826.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,204.33

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