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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,836.72, 46,235.64 and 16,995.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,836.72, 46,235.64 and 16,995.44 is: 25,482.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,836.72 : 46,235.64 = 16,995.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,836.72/46,235.64 = 16,995.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,836.72x = 46,235.64 × 16,995.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,836.72x = 785,795,045.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,795,045.48/30,836.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,482.45

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