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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,899.27, 46,308.33 and 17,578.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,899.27, 46,308.33 and 17,578.37 is: 26,344.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,899.27 : 46,308.33 = 17,578.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,899.27/46,308.33 = 17,578.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,899.27x = 46,308.33 × 17,578.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,899.27x = 814,024,958.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,024,958.82/30,899.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,344.47

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