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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,307.12, 45,429.09 and 17,816.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,307.12, 45,429.09 and 17,816.92 is: 26,706.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,307.12 : 45,429.09 = 17,816.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,307.12/45,429.09 = 17,816.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,307.12x = 45,429.09 × 17,816.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,307.12x = 809,406,462.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,406,462.20/30,307.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,706.81

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