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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,836.90, 46,269.44 and 16,775.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,836.90, 46,269.44 and 16,775.85 is: 25,171.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,836.90 : 46,269.44 = 16,775.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,836.90/46,269.44 = 16,775.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,836.90x = 46,269.44 × 16,775.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,836.90x = 776,209,226.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,209,226.96/30,836.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,171.45

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