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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,863.80, 46,317.30 and 19,797.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,863.80, 46,317.30 and 19,797.40 is: 29,709.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,863.80 : 46,317.30 = 19,797.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,863.80/46,317.30 = 19,797.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,863.80x = 46,317.30 × 19,797.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,863.80x = 916,962,115.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,962,115.02/30,863.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,709.96

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