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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,995.84, 46,496.64 and 17,822.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,995.84, 46,496.64 and 17,822.72 is: 26,735.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,995.84 : 46,496.64 = 17,822.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,995.84/46,496.64 = 17,822.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,995.84x = 46,496.64 × 17,822.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,995.84x = 828,696,595.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,696,595.66/30,995.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,735.74

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