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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,977.63, 46,445.58 and 18,506.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,977.63, 46,445.58 and 18,506.36 is: 27,747.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,977.63 : 46,445.58 = 18,506.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,977.63/46,445.58 = 18,506.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,977.63x = 46,445.58 × 18,506.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,977.63x = 859,538,623.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,538,623.89/30,977.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,747.08

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