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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,284.55, 45,376.84 and 17,598.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,284.55, 45,376.84 and 17,598.70 is: 26,369.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,284.55 : 45,376.84 = 17,598.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,284.55/45,376.84 = 17,598.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,284.55x = 45,376.84 × 17,598.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,284.55x = 798,573,394.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,573,394.11/30,284.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,369.00

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