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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,156.76, 45,235.86 and 17,763.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,156.76, 45,235.86 and 17,763.76 is: 26,646.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,156.76 : 45,235.86 = 17,763.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,156.76/45,235.86 = 17,763.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,156.76x = 45,235.86 × 17,763.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,156.76x = 803,558,960.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,558,960.43/30,156.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,646.06

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