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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,858.93, 46,017.43 and 30,578.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,858.93, 46,017.43 and 30,578.27 is: 45,598.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,858.93 : 46,017.43 = 30,578.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,858.93/46,017.43 = 30,578.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,858.93x = 46,017.43 × 30,578.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,858.93x = 1,407,133,092.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,407,133,092.71/30,858.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,598.89

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