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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,832.88, 46,174.80 and 17,645.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,832.88, 46,174.80 and 17,645.28 is: 26,425.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,832.88 : 46,174.80 = 17,645.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,832.88/46,174.80 = 17,645.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,832.88x = 46,174.80 × 17,645.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,832.88x = 814,767,274.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,767,274.94/30,832.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,425.27

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