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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,304.16, 45,444.09 and 17,827.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,304.16, 45,444.09 and 17,827.46 is: 26,734.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,304.16 : 45,444.09 = 17,827.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,304.16/45,444.09 = 17,827.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,304.16x = 45,444.09 × 17,827.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,304.16x = 810,152,877.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,152,877.17/30,304.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,734.05

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