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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,171.03, 45,260.66 and 17,526.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,171.03, 45,260.66 and 17,526.72 is: 26,292.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,171.03 : 45,260.66 = 17,526.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,171.03/45,260.66 = 17,526.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,171.03x = 45,260.66 × 17,526.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,171.03x = 793,270,827.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,270,827.20/30,171.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,292.47

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