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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,034.80, 44,998.20 and 17,544.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,034.80, 44,998.20 and 17,544.60 is: 26,285.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,034.80 : 44,998.20 = 17,544.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,034.80/44,998.20 = 17,544.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,034.80x = 44,998.20 × 17,544.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,034.80x = 789,475,419.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,475,419.72/30,034.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,285.36

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