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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,393.40, 45,617.10 and 17,897.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,393.40, 45,617.10 and 17,897.80 is: 26,862.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,393.40 : 45,617.10 = 17,897.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,393.40/45,617.10 = 17,897.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,393.40x = 45,617.10 × 17,897.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,393.40x = 816,445,732.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,445,732.38/30,393.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,862.60

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