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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,176.04, 45,250.02 and 17,699.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,176.04, 45,250.02 and 17,699.88 is: 26,541.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,176.04 : 45,250.02 = 17,699.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,176.04/45,250.02 = 17,699.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,176.04x = 45,250.02 × 17,699.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,176.04x = 800,919,924.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,919,924.00/30,176.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,541.58

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