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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,972.84, 46,462.30 and 17,799.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,972.84, 46,462.30 and 17,799.72 is: 26,701.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,972.84 : 46,462.30 = 17,799.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,972.84/46,462.30 = 17,799.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,972.84x = 46,462.30 × 17,799.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,972.84x = 827,015,930.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,015,930.56/30,972.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,701.33

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