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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,193.29, 45,274.53 and 17,737.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,193.29, 45,274.53 and 17,737.65 is: 26,597.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,193.29 : 45,274.53 = 17,737.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,193.29/45,274.53 = 17,737.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,193.29x = 45,274.53 × 17,737.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,193.29x = 803,063,767.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,063,767.05/30,193.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,597.43

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