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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,958.26, 46,363.56 and 16,897.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,958.26, 46,363.56 and 16,897.20 is: 25,305.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,958.26 : 46,363.56 = 16,897.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,958.26/46,363.56 = 16,897.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,958.26x = 46,363.56 × 16,897.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,958.26x = 783,414,346.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,414,346.03/30,958.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,305.50

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