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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,984.21, 46,425.24 and 17,847.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,984.21, 46,425.24 and 17,847.63 is: 26,742.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,984.21 : 46,425.24 = 17,847.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,984.21/46,425.24 = 17,847.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,984.21x = 46,425.24 × 17,847.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,984.21x = 828,580,506.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,580,506.18/30,984.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,742.02

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