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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,865.30, 46,233.15 and 16,998.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,865.30, 46,233.15 and 16,998.10 is: 25,461.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,865.30 : 46,233.15 = 16,998.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,865.30/46,233.15 = 16,998.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,865.30x = 46,233.15 × 16,998.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,865.30x = 785,875,707.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,875,707.02/30,865.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,461.46

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