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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,945.78, 46,436.22 and 16,714.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,945.78, 46,436.22 and 16,714.08 is: 25,080.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,945.78 : 46,436.22 = 16,714.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,945.78/46,436.22 = 16,714.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,945.78x = 46,436.22 × 16,714.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,945.78x = 776,138,521.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,138,521.84/30,945.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,080.60

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