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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,299.52, 45,317.76 and 17,789.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,299.52, 45,317.76 and 17,789.76 is: 26,607.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,299.52 : 45,317.76 = 17,789.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,299.52/45,317.76 = 17,789.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,299.52x = 45,317.76 × 17,789.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,299.52x = 806,192,074.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,192,074.14/30,299.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,607.42

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