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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,464.88, 45,632.52 and 17,971.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,464.88, 45,632.52 and 17,971.44 is: 26,918.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,464.88 : 45,632.52 = 17,971.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,464.88/45,632.52 = 17,971.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,464.88x = 45,632.52 × 17,971.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,464.88x = 820,082,095.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,082,095.23/30,464.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,918.93

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