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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,906.74, 46,362.84 and 16,860.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,906.74, 46,362.84 and 16,860.73 is: 25,292.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,906.74 : 46,362.84 = 16,860.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,906.74/46,362.84 = 16,860.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,906.74x = 46,362.84 × 16,860.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,906.74x = 781,711,327.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,711,327.27/30,906.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,292.58

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