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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,164.86, 45,232.66 and 17,688.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,164.86, 45,232.66 and 17,688.93 is: 26,524.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,164.86 : 45,232.66 = 17,688.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,164.86/45,232.66 = 17,688.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,164.86x = 45,232.66 × 17,688.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,164.86x = 800,117,356.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,117,356.45/30,164.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,524.82

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