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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,590.38, 45,811.72 and 17,402.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,590.38, 45,811.72 and 17,402.77 is: 26,062.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,590.38 : 45,811.72 = 17,402.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,590.38/45,811.72 = 17,402.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,590.38x = 45,811.72 × 17,402.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,590.38x = 797,250,826.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,250,826.46/30,590.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,062.14

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