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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,426.84, 45,525.44 and 17,953.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,426.84, 45,525.44 and 17,953.65 is: 26,862.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,426.84 : 45,525.44 = 17,953.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,426.84/45,525.44 = 17,953.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,426.84x = 45,525.44 × 17,953.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,426.84x = 817,347,860.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,347,860.74/30,426.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,862.73

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