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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,001.59, 45,013.32 and 17,532.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,001.59, 45,013.32 and 17,532.45 is: 26,305.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,001.59 : 45,013.32 = 17,532.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,001.59/45,013.32 = 17,532.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,001.59x = 45,013.32 × 17,532.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,001.59x = 789,193,782.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,193,782.23/30,001.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,305.07

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