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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,192.29, 45,273.03 and 17,736.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,192.29, 45,273.03 and 17,736.65 is: 26,595.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,192.29 : 45,273.03 = 17,736.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,192.29/45,273.03 = 17,736.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,192.29x = 45,273.03 × 17,736.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,192.29x = 802,991,637.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,991,637.12/30,192.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,595.91

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