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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,450.59, 45,561.04 and 17,977.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,450.59, 45,561.04 and 17,977.40 is: 26,898.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,450.59 : 45,561.04 = 17,977.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,450.59/45,561.04 = 17,977.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,450.59x = 45,561.04 × 17,977.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,450.59x = 819,069,040.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,069,040.50/30,450.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,898.30

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