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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,992.02, 46,501.82 and 17,664.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,992.02, 46,501.82 and 17,664.54 is: 26,504.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,992.02 : 46,501.82 = 17,664.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,992.02/46,501.82 = 17,664.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,992.02x = 46,501.82 × 17,664.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,992.02x = 821,433,259.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,433,259.46/30,992.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,504.67

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