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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,836.14, 46,268.31 and 16,775.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,836.14, 46,268.31 and 16,775.10 is: 25,170.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,836.14 : 46,268.31 = 16,775.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,836.14/46,268.31 = 16,775.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,836.14x = 46,268.31 × 16,775.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,836.14x = 776,155,589.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,155,589.99/30,836.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,170.32

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