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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,274.12, 45,348.66 and 17,756.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,274.12, 45,348.66 and 17,756.47 is: 26,598.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,274.12 : 45,348.66 = 17,756.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,274.12/45,348.66 = 17,756.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,274.12x = 45,348.66 × 17,756.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,274.12x = 805,232,120.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,232,120.83/30,274.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,598.04

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