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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,024.76, 45,039.48 and 17,546.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,024.76, 45,039.48 and 17,546.08 is: 26,320.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,024.76 : 45,039.48 = 17,546.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,024.76/45,039.48 = 17,546.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,024.76x = 45,039.48 × 17,546.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,024.76x = 790,266,319.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,266,319.24/30,024.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,320.49

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