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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,056.56, 45,092.52 and 17,587.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,056.56, 45,092.52 and 17,587.07 is: 26,385.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,056.56 : 45,092.52 = 17,587.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,056.56/45,092.52 = 17,587.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,056.56x = 45,092.52 × 17,587.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,056.56x = 793,045,267.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,045,267.11/30,056.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,385.10

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