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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,418.38, 45,516.56 and 17,944.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,418.38, 45,516.56 and 17,944.38 is: 26,851.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,418.38 : 45,516.56 = 17,944.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,418.38/45,516.56 = 17,944.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,418.38x = 45,516.56 × 17,944.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,418.38x = 816,766,359.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,766,359.21/30,418.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,851.08

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