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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,055.32, 45,041.94 and 17,548.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,055.32, 45,041.94 and 17,548.92 is: 26,299.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,055.32 : 45,041.94 = 17,548.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,055.32/45,041.94 = 17,548.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,055.32x = 45,041.94 × 17,548.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,055.32x = 790,437,401.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,437,401.70/30,055.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,299.42

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