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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,601.70, 45,902.55 and 17,455.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,601.70, 45,902.55 and 17,455.40 is: 26,183.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,601.70 : 45,902.55 = 17,455.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,601.70/45,902.55 = 17,455.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,601.70x = 45,902.55 × 17,455.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,601.70x = 801,247,371.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,247,371.27/30,601.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,183.10

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