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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,524.96, 45,722.64 and 17,370.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,524.96, 45,722.64 and 17,370.56 is: 26,018.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,524.96 : 45,722.64 = 17,370.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,524.96/45,722.64 = 17,370.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,524.96x = 45,722.64 × 17,370.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,524.96x = 794,227,861.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,227,861.48/30,524.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,018.96

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