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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,001.30, 44,960.94 and 17,524.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,001.30, 44,960.94 and 17,524.46 is: 26,262.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,001.30 : 44,960.94 = 17,524.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,001.30/44,960.94 = 17,524.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,001.30x = 44,960.94 × 17,524.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,001.30x = 787,916,306.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,916,306.99/30,001.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,262.74

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