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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,954.57, 46,432.55 and 17,531.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,954.57, 46,432.55 and 17,531.65 is: 26,297.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,954.57 : 46,432.55 = 17,531.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,954.57/46,432.55 = 17,531.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,954.57x = 46,432.55 × 17,531.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,954.57x = 814,039,317.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,039,317.08/30,954.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,297.88

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