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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,024.14, 45,038.54 and 17,545.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,024.14, 45,038.54 and 17,545.46 is: 26,319.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,024.14 : 45,038.54 = 17,545.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,024.14/45,038.54 = 17,545.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,024.14x = 45,038.54 × 17,545.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,024.14x = 790,221,720.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,221,720.70/30,024.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,319.55

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