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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,850.66, 46,268.70 and 17,696.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,850.66, 46,268.70 and 17,696.26 is: 26,540.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,850.66 : 46,268.70 = 17,696.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,850.66/46,268.70 = 17,696.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,850.66x = 46,268.70 × 17,696.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,850.66x = 818,782,945.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,782,945.06/30,850.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,540.21

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