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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,028.26, 45,044.73 and 17,549.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,028.26, 45,044.73 and 17,549.58 is: 26,325.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,028.26 : 45,044.73 = 17,549.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,028.26/45,044.73 = 17,549.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,028.26x = 45,044.73 × 17,549.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,028.26x = 790,516,092.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,516,092.71/30,028.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,325.74

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