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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,873.93, 46,272.90 and 17,558.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,873.93, 46,272.90 and 17,558.10 is: 26,315.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,873.93 : 46,272.90 = 17,558.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,873.93/46,272.90 = 17,558.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,873.93x = 46,272.90 × 17,558.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,873.93x = 812,464,205.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,464,205.49/30,873.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,315.54

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