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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,595.32, 45,875.08 and 17,262.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,595.32, 45,875.08 and 17,262.59 is: 25,883.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,595.32 : 45,875.08 = 17,262.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,595.32/45,875.08 = 17,262.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,595.32x = 45,875.08 × 17,262.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,595.32x = 791,922,392.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,922,392.36/30,595.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,883.78

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