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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,868.34, 46,260.95 and 16,807.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,868.34, 46,260.95 and 16,807.29 is: 25,188.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,868.34 : 46,260.95 = 16,807.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,868.34/46,260.95 = 16,807.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,868.34x = 46,260.95 × 16,807.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,868.34x = 777,521,244.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,521,244.34/30,868.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,188.31

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