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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,438.59, 45,594.98 and 17,920.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,438.59, 45,594.98 and 17,920.04 is: 26,843.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,438.59 : 45,594.98 = 17,920.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,438.59/45,594.98 = 17,920.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,438.59x = 45,594.98 × 17,920.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,438.59x = 817,063,865.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,063,865.40/30,438.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,843.03

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