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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,842.31, 46,263.45 and 17,666.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,842.31, 46,263.45 and 17,666.52 is: 26,499.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,842.31 : 46,263.45 = 17,666.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,842.31/46,263.45 = 17,666.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,842.31x = 46,263.45 × 17,666.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,842.31x = 817,314,164.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,314,164.69/30,842.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,499.77

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