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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,598.49, 45,853.97 and 17,423.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,598.49, 45,853.97 and 17,423.66 is: 26,110.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,598.49 : 45,853.97 = 17,423.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,598.49/45,853.97 = 17,423.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,598.49x = 45,853.97 × 17,423.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,598.49x = 798,943,666.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,943,666.54/30,598.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,110.56

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