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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,301.62, 45,420.84 and 17,811.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,301.62, 45,420.84 and 17,811.42 is: 26,698.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,301.62 : 45,420.84 = 17,811.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,301.62/45,420.84 = 17,811.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,301.62x = 45,420.84 × 17,811.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,301.62x = 809,009,657.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,009,657.99/30,301.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,698.56

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