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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,595.84, 45,791.68 and 17,444.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,595.84, 45,791.68 and 17,444.72 is: 26,108.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,595.84 : 45,791.68 = 17,444.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,595.84/45,791.68 = 17,444.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,595.84x = 45,791.68 × 17,444.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,595.84x = 798,823,035.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,823,035.93/30,595.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,108.88

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