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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,447.59, 45,556.55 and 17,974.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,447.59, 45,556.55 and 17,974.40 is: 26,893.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,447.59 : 45,556.55 = 17,974.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,447.59/45,556.55 = 17,974.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,447.59x = 45,556.55 × 17,974.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,447.59x = 818,851,562.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,851,562.45/30,447.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,893.81

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