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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,995.37, 46,478.88 and 16,960.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,995.37, 46,478.88 and 16,960.23 is: 25,432.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,995.37 : 46,478.88 = 16,960.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,995.37/46,478.88 = 16,960.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,995.37x = 46,478.88 × 16,960.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,995.37x = 788,292,494.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,292,494.94/30,995.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,432.59

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