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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,023.47, 44,972.90 and 17,505.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,023.47, 44,972.90 and 17,505.53 is: 26,221.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,023.47 : 44,972.90 = 17,505.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,023.47/44,972.90 = 17,505.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,023.47x = 44,972.90 × 17,505.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,023.47x = 787,274,372.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,274,372.04/30,023.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,221.96

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