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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,562.11, 45,810.97 and 17,386.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,562.11, 45,810.97 and 17,386.04 is: 26,060.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,562.11 : 45,810.97 = 17,386.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,562.11/45,810.97 = 17,386.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,562.11x = 45,810.97 × 17,386.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,562.11x = 796,471,427.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,471,427.92/30,562.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,060.75

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