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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,875.58, 46,319.81 and 17,554.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,875.58, 46,319.81 and 17,554.71 is: 26,335.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,875.58 : 46,319.81 = 17,554.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,875.58/46,319.81 = 17,554.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,875.58x = 46,319.81 × 17,554.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,875.58x = 813,130,744.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,130,744.03/30,875.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,335.72

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