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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,881.58, 46,256.76 and 17,701.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,881.58, 46,256.76 and 17,701.26 is: 26,514.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,881.58 : 46,256.76 = 17,701.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,881.58/46,256.76 = 17,701.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,881.58x = 46,256.76 × 17,701.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,881.58x = 818,802,935.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,802,935.52/30,881.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,514.28

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