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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,864.30, 46,231.65 and 16,997.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,864.30, 46,231.65 and 16,997.10 is: 25,459.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,864.30 : 46,231.65 = 16,997.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,864.30/46,231.65 = 16,997.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,864.30x = 46,231.65 × 16,997.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,864.30x = 785,803,978.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,803,978.22/30,864.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,459.96

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