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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,465.60, 45,698.40 and 17,343.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,465.60, 45,698.40 and 17,343.60 is: 26,015.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,465.60 : 45,698.40 = 17,343.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,465.60/45,698.40 = 17,343.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,465.60x = 45,698.40 × 17,343.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,465.60x = 792,574,770.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,574,770.24/30,465.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,015.40

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