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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,880.08, 46,254.51 and 17,699.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,880.08, 46,254.51 and 17,699.76 is: 26,512.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,880.08 : 46,254.51 = 17,699.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,880.08/46,254.51 = 17,699.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,880.08x = 46,254.51 × 17,699.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,880.08x = 818,693,725.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,693,725.92/30,880.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,512.03

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