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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,843.23, 46,278.92 and 16,782.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,843.23, 46,278.92 and 16,782.17 is: 25,180.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,843.23 : 46,278.92 = 16,782.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,843.23/46,278.92 = 16,782.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,843.23x = 46,278.92 × 16,782.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,843.23x = 776,660,471.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,660,471.46/30,843.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,180.91

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