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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,582.69, 45,835.35 and 17,442.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,582.69, 45,835.35 and 17,442.46 is: 26,141.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,582.69 : 45,835.35 = 17,442.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,582.69/45,835.35 = 17,442.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,582.69x = 45,835.35 × 17,442.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,582.69x = 799,481,258.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,481,258.96/30,582.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,141.63

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