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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,560.14, 45,834.03 and 17,902.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,560.14, 45,834.03 and 17,902.30 is: 26,849.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,560.14 : 45,834.03 = 17,902.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,560.14/45,834.03 = 17,902.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,560.14x = 45,834.03 × 17,902.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,560.14x = 820,534,555.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,534,555.27/30,560.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,849.83

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