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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,590.88, 45,812.40 and 17,403.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,590.88, 45,812.40 and 17,403.30 is: 26,062.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,590.88 : 45,812.40 = 17,403.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,590.88/45,812.40 = 17,403.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,590.88x = 45,812.40 × 17,403.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,590.88x = 797,286,940.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,286,940.92/30,590.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,062.90

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