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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,433.08, 45,586.74 and 17,914.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,433.08, 45,586.74 and 17,914.53 is: 26,834.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,433.08 : 45,586.74 = 17,914.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,433.08/45,586.74 = 17,914.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,433.08x = 45,586.74 × 17,914.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,433.08x = 816,665,021.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,665,021.33/30,433.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,834.78

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