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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,188.08, 45,266.73 and 17,732.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,188.08, 45,266.73 and 17,732.44 is: 26,589.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,188.08 : 45,266.73 = 17,732.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,188.08/45,266.73 = 17,732.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,188.08x = 45,266.73 × 17,732.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,188.08x = 802,689,408.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,689,408.93/30,188.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,589.62

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