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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,425.88, 45,527.81 and 17,951.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,425.88, 45,527.81 and 17,951.88 is: 26,862.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,425.88 : 45,527.81 = 17,951.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,425.88/45,527.81 = 17,951.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,425.88x = 45,527.81 × 17,951.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,425.88x = 817,309,692.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,309,692.02/30,425.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,862.32

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