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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,597.34, 45,793.93 and 17,446.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,597.34, 45,793.93 and 17,446.22 is: 26,111.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,597.34 : 45,793.93 = 17,446.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,597.34/45,793.93 = 17,446.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,597.34x = 45,793.93 × 17,446.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,597.34x = 798,930,977.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,930,977.44/30,597.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,111.13

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