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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,849.66, 46,267.20 and 17,695.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,849.66, 46,267.20 and 17,695.26 is: 26,538.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,849.66 : 46,267.20 = 17,695.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,849.66/46,267.20 = 17,695.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,849.66x = 46,267.20 × 17,695.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,849.66x = 818,710,133.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,710,133.47/30,849.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,538.71

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